LUBRICATION

To ensure continued satisfactory operation of winch, all points requiring lubrication must be serviced with correct lubricant at proper time interval as indicated for each assembly.

The lubrication intervals recommended in this manual are based on intermittent operation of winch eight hours each day, five days per week. If winch is operated almost continuously or more than the eight hours each day, more frequent lubrication will be required. Also, lubricant types and change intervals are based on operation in an environment relatively free of dust, moisture, and corrosive fumes. Use only those lubricants recommended. Other lubricants may affect winch performance. Approval for use of other lubricants must be obtained from your Ingersoll Rand distributor. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to winch and/or its associated components.

INTERVAL

LUBRICATION CHECKS

 

 

Start of each shift

Check flow and level of air line lubricator

 

(approximately 6 to 9 drops per minute

 

required at maximum motor speed).

 

 

 

Check winch motor oil level.

 

 

Monthly

Lubricate components supplied by grease

 

fittings.

 

 

 

Inspect and clean or replace air line filter.

 

 

 

Check reduction gear oil level.

 

 

Yearly

Drain and refill winch reduction gear oil.

 

 

 

Drain and refill winch motor oil.

 

 

Note: Intervals are based on winch operation in a normal environment as described in the “INSPECTION” section. In ‘Heavy’ or ‘Severe’ operating conditions adjust lubrication intervals accordingly.

Recommended Lubricants

Reduction Gear Recommended Lubricant

Temperature

Type Oil

 

 

Below 32° F (0° C)

ISO VG 68 (2 EP)

 

 

32° to 80° F (0° to 27° C)

ISO VG 100 (3 EP) *

 

 

Above 80° F (27° C)

ISO VG 150 (4 EP)

 

 

*Units are shipped from factory with ISO VG 100 (3 EP) lubri- cant. Reduction gear capacity is approximately 2 quarts (1.9 litres).

Air Motor and Disc Brake Recommended Lubricant

Temperature

Type Oil

 

 

Below 32° F (0° C)

ISO VG 32 (SAE 10W)

 

 

32° to 80° F (0° to 27° C)

ISO VG 68 (SAE 20W) *

 

 

Above 80° F (27° C)

ISO VG 100 (SAE 30W)

 

 

*Units are shipped from factory with ISO VG 68 (SAE 20W) lubricant. Motor oil capacity is approximately 3 quarts (2.8 litres).

Recommended Grease

Temperature

Type Oil

 

 

-20° to 50° F

EP 1 multipurpose

(-30° to 10° C)

lithium based grease

 

 

30° to 120° F

EP 2 multipurpose

(-1° to 49° C)

lithium based grease

 

 

NOTICE

Do NOT use synthetic lubricants in air motor. Synthetic lubricants will result in oil blowing by piston rings.

Component Lubrication

General Lubrication

Correct lubrication is one of the most important factors in maintaining efficient winch operation.

1.The recommended grade of oil must be used at all times. Use of unsuitable oil may result in excessive temperature rise, loss of efficiency and possible damage to lubricated components. Refer to ‘Recommended Lubricants’ section.

2.Drain and replace oil in motor, disc brake and reduction gear after the first 50 hours of initial winch operation. Thereafter, drain and replace oil according to operating environment (yearly in NORMAL and HEAVY; quarterly in SEVERE), or more frequently if desired.

3.Always inspect removed oil for evidence of internal damage or contamination (metal shavings, dirt, water, etc.). If indications of damage are noted, investigate and correct before returning winch to service.

4.After winch operation, allow oil to settle before topping off.

5.Always collect lubricants in suitable containers and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner.

Motor

Refer to Dwg. MHP2126 on page 20.

The motor is splash lubricated by oil in motor housing and has no other means of lubrication. It is therefore important to use only good quality, non-detergent motor oil to ensure maximum performance and minimum downtime for repairs. Refer to ‘Recommended Lubricants’ section.

Oil capacity for the K5B-546 motor is 3 quarts (2.8 litres). Add oil through filler opening until oil flows from level plug hole. Add oil slowly to prevent spilling.

The motor should be level-checked daily or at the start of each shift after any accumulated water has been drained off. When motors are operated in temperatures below freezing, wait long enough at end of shift for water to separate from oil but not long enough for it to freeze. Drain water then refill to level plug (225), located on side of motor housing (217). If desired, all oil may be drained at end of shift and motor refilled with new oil.

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