Plunger Pump Maintenance

POINT OF LUBRICATION

LUBRICANT

BREAK-IN

LONG-TERM

LUBRICANT QUANTITY

1. Eccentric Rods

SAE 90 Gear Oil

Check Daily

As required

5-6 Drops/Min.

2-3 Drops/Min.

2. Crosshead/Wrist Pin

SAE 90 Gear Oil

Check Daily

As required

Fill plunger base to half cover pin with oil

3. Plunger Trough

SAE 90 Gear Oil

Check Daily

As required

Keep small quantity of oil in trough for plunger lubrication

4. Main shaft bearings

Lithium Base Bearing Grease

Grease Bearings Every Three Months

As required

5. Gear Reducer

SAE 90 Gear Oil

Check Oil Level Weekly

As required

Change oil after first 100 hours of operation

Change oil every three months after Break-in.

To Check Oil Level - Remove Plug at Oil Fill and Check

To Change Oil - Remove fill plug then remove drain plug at bottom of reducer; oil will drain.  Clean magnetized drain plug and replace.  Add oil to Fill Line.

6. Cross Guide Bars

SAE 90 Gear Oil

Check Daily

As required

1-2 Drops/Min.

7. Motor Bearings

Lithium Base Bearing Grease

As specified by the Motor manufacturer

As required