6c gearbox service, 6c.1 general preparation, Gearbox service – Hale 80FC User Manual
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Pump Ends
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6c
Gearbox Service
This section details servicing the gearbox and pump shaft assemblies for the Hale
series pump ends. Refer to the sections for you particular pump only. Before begin-
ning the removal process, you may want to sketch (or photograph) the plumbing and
component configuration to aid in re-assembly.
6C.1 GENERAL PREPARATION
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Review heading “Before You Begin...” on page 79. Also review head-
ing “Cleaning and Inspection Guidelines” on page 82. Also review
WARNINGS ! note on pape 80.
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Remove valve operators, discharge and suction piping and valves that would
interfere with gearbox or pump servicing.
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Remove the pump assembly - see Section 6a “Servicing the Pump” on page
85.
Have clean disposable shop rags and oil dry handy. Also disconnect cooling
tubes from the water manifold and pump, air lines, electrical switches and
tachometer cable as needed.
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Drain oil from the gearbox - remove the magnetic pipe plug. See Section 4:
Preventive Maintenance, heading “Change Gearbox Oil” on page 63.
Have a suitable container available to collect fluid. For gearbox capacity, see
“Appendix C1: Lube and Sealant Specifications” on page 139.
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Always use proper lifting and support apparatus (jacks, hoists, straps, chain,
etc.) when servicing the units. Exercise care when using chains to protect
finished surfaces.
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The following list provides the pump models covered in this manual and
which section pertains to gearbox and pump shaft servicing.
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20 / 30 FS series pump - see heading “20 / 30 FSG Series Gearbox” on
page 116.
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FBG40 – FBG100 series pump - see heading “Bell Housing (Flywheel)
Adapter, FB40 – FB100 Series Only” on page 99.
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80 FCG series pump - see heading “Bell Housing (Flywheel) Adapter, 80
FC Series Only” on page 102.
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Whenever the bell housing (flywheel) adapter is removed, match mark the
location of any shims between the bell housing and the engine flange and
assure they are replaced at reassembly. Also see Section 7.5 “Check Fly-
wheel Run Out” on page 129.