LUBRICATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT EURODRIVE   recommended   lubrication   schedule   should   be followed if possible.  If any other lubricant is used please consult with the factory about any harmful effects of certain lubricants or applications. LUBRICANTS For recommended oil and grease see the lubrication schedule. All gearunits supplied by EURODRIVE are shipped with oil and grease.  The units are ready to be operated after being properly installed and aligned. OIL LEVELS The  amount  of  oil  in  each  gear  unit  depends  on  the  mounting position  of  the  gear  unit.    The  oil  level  can  be  checked  by removing  the  red  painted  oil  plug.    The  oil  level  must  be  even with the bottom of the threaded hole. Note   that   the   required   oil   level   changes   when   the   mounting position is changed from the originally ordered position. Check   oil   level   required,   on   the   different   mountings,   in   the catalog. Please   make   sure   that   the   plastic   stop   in   the   vent   plug   is removed before operating the gear unit.  This will assure us that no pressure build up will take place inside the gear unit. Gear  units  can  only  be  operated  in  a  non-ventilated  condition when approved by the factory. MAINTENANCE OF GEARUNITS All   EURODRIVE   units   require   a   minimum   of maintenance. For     a     long-life     operation     we     suggest     the following: 1. All   oil   levels   and   oil   quality   must   be checked every 5000 hours.  If the oil is contaminated, burned or waxed, change the   oil   immediately   and   flush   out   the box if necessary. 2. Under  normal  operating  conditions  we recommend an oil change every 10,000 hours of operation or 2 years. 3. When a synthetic oil is used change the oil every 40,000 hours or 4 years. 4. Grease packed bearings must be cleaned   and   regreased   every   10,000 hours.    The  bearing  grease  area  must be   filled   to   approximately   1/3   of   the available  area  to  avoid  overheating  of the bearing. The   above   suggestions   are   however, subject    to    change    if    the    units    are running in high temperature, high humidity  or  corrosive  environments.    If any of these situations exist the lubricant may have to be changed more frequently. OVERHUNG LOAD To   prevent   excessive   loads   on   the   input   or output shaft and bearings please make sure that the   load   on   the   shafts   does   not   exceed   the limitations of the gear unit. Consult with the factory if necessary. THE     INSTALLATION     OF     A     COUPLING, SPROCKET,     GEAR     OR     SHEAVE When installing  one  of  the  items  listed  above  please make  sure  that  the  proper  tools  or  procedures are used. Do not hammer on the shafts. Hammering on the shafts can cause brinelling of the   bearings   and   a   considerable   reduction   in bearing life. Instead  of  "hammering  on"  the  components  we suggest   heating   up   the   items   if   possible   to approximately  175°F.    This  will  eliminate  any damage to the bearings. It  should  be  noted  that  the  EURODRIVE  units with  shafts  up  to  1-1/2"  diameter  are  machined to a tolerance of +.0000"; -.0005"; and the larger diameter  shafts  are  machined  to  a  tolerance  of +.0000";-.0010". 5