Manual

SB-7- 621 Page 18
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT
Gear Diameter Vertical Horizontal
2” 1/4 PT. 1/ 2 PT.
3” 1/3 PT. 2/3 PT.
4” 3/4 PT. 1 PT.
5” 1 PT. 2- 1/4 PT.
FIGURE 3-2 – APPROXIMATE OIL CAPACITIES
The factory recommended lubricant is AEON PD Synthetic Lubricant . AEON PD is formula ted especially for
positive displacement blowers to provide maximum protection at any temperature. One filling of AEON PD will
last a minimum of 4 times longer than a premium mineral oil, depending on actual operating conditions. AEON
PD contains a speci al additive package designed for greater rust and corrosion protection.
AEON PD Lubricant
Description Part Number
1 Quart 28G23
Case/12 Quarts 28G24
1 Gallon Container 28G40
5 Gallon Pail 28G25
55 Gallon Drum 28G28
AEON PD Food Grad e Lubrica nt
Description Part Number
1 Quart 28H97
Case/12 Quarts 28H98
1 Gallon Container 28H333
5 Gallon Pail 28H99
55 Gallon Drum 28H100
FIGURE 3-3 – AEON PD SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT
NOTICE
Ma chines are shipped without oil in the sump. Do not operate before adding lubricant.
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Filling Procedure (For 2” and 3” sizes)
Refer to FIGUR E 3-1 , page 17 . Remove the oil level plug (H) and the square head vented oil fill plug (B) from the
gear cover. Add oil to the gear case until oil drips out of the oil level hole (H). Secure plugs in their correct
location.
Filling procedure (For 4” and 5” sizes)
Refer to FIGURE 3 -1 , page 17 . Remove the breather (B) from the gear cover. Add oil to the gear case until oil
reaches the center of the oil level gauge (H). Secure breather (B) in the gear cover.
Add fresh oil as required to maintain proper level. The oil level should be at the middle of the sight glass when
the machine is not operating.