MIL-HDBK-1164
Table 41
Lubricating Oil and Grease Uses
Oil or Grease Symbol
Equipment
Large
2190, 3065
Small
2110, 2135, 3050
Shear pins
WB
Sheaves
CG 1, GAA
Solenoid oilers
3050
Valve stems
GAA
11.6.4
Lubricating Precautions. In order to avoid plant failures due to improper
lubrication, take the following precautions:
a)
Do not over lubricate. Over lubrication causes antifriction bearings
to heat and may damage grease seals; it may also cause damage to the windings in
electric motors.
b)
Do not lubricate totally enclosed or insufficiently guarded
equipment while the equipment is in motion.
c)
Lubricate greased bearings as follows:
(1)
Shut off, lock out, tag and block the unit if moving parts that
might be a safety hazard are close to the grease fitting or drain plugs.
(2)
Remove the drain plug from the bearing housing.
(3)
Remove the grease fitting protective cap and wipe off the
grease fitting. Be sure that you do not force dirt into the bearing housing along with the
clean grease.
(4)
Pump in clean grease until the grease coming out of the
drain hole is clean. Don't pump grease into a bearing with the drain plug in place. This
could easily build up enough pressure to blow out the seals.
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