EXAMPLE PART NUMBER: 250 A D1 C 4 - 51 Z

MOUNTING OUTPUT INPUT INPUT

SERIES RATIO OPTIONS
FLANGE SHAFT MOUNTING SPLINE

Model 250 Planetary Geardrive

Service & Repair Manual
EFFECTIVE FOR:
FROM S/N: 28500
TO: (CURRENT)
(g250-a) Rev. A
 MODEL 250 SERVICE MANUAL
DOUBLE PLANETARY GEARDRIVE

This manual will assist in disassembly and assembly of the above model planetary geardrives. Item numbers, indicated
in parentheses throughout this manual, refer to the exploded parts breakdown drawing. Individual customer specifica-
tions (mounting case, output shaft, brake assembly, etc.) may vary from exploded drawing and standard part numbers
shown. If applicable, refer to individual customer drawing for details.

For any spare or replacement parts, contact your distributor or equipment manufacturer. Always try to have available the
geardrive unit part number, serial number and date code on the serial tag. This information may be necessary for
verification of any component part numbers. Component part numbers and/or manufacturing lot numbers may be
stamped on individual parts. This information may also be helpful in identifying replacement components.

LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE

Change the oil after the first 50 hours of operation. Oil should be changed at 500 hour intervals thereafter. Use a GL-
5 grade EP 80/90 gear oil (EP = “Extreme Pressure”). The geardrive should be partially disassembled to inspect gears
and bearings at 1000 hour intervals.

If your unit was specified “shaft up” or with a “-Z” option, a grease zerk was provided in the base housing. For shaft-up
operation, the output bearing will not run in oil and must be grease lubricated. Use a lithium base or general purpose
bearing grease sparingly every 50 operating hours or at regular maintenance intervals. Over-greasing the output bearing
tends to fill the housing with grease and thicken the oil.

OPERATING POSITION OIL CAPACITY OIL LEVEL

Horizontal shaft 6.00 pints (2,8 liters) To horizontal centerline of geardrive
Vertical shaft 10.0 pints (4,7 liters) To midway on upper/primary gearset

WARNING: While working on this equip-

ment, wear adequate protective clothing,
hearing, eye, and respiratory protection. 6) If sun gear (9) has not been removed from geardrive, do
Use safe lifting procedures. so now. (Sometimes the sun gear remains in the primary
carrier (5).)

UNIT DISASSEMBLY 7) Remove primary ring gear (2). Inspect second o-ring
(15), as before; discard if damaged.
PROCEDURE 8) Remove carrier thrust washer (14). Lift the secondary
(Refer to exploded view drawing on page 7) planetary assembly out of the unit (includes items 6, 8,
12, 17, 23, 24, & 31). Use a puller if necessary.
1) Scribe a diagonal line across the outside of the unit from
the cover (4) to the base (1) before disassembly to assure 9) Remove secondary ring gear (3). Inspect third o-ring
proper positioning of pieces during reassembly. (15), as before; discard if damaged.

2) Remove magnetic drain plug (33) and drain oil from unit. 10) The unit is now disassembled into groups of parts. The
Maximum drainage occurs when oil is warm. area(s) requiring repair should be identified by thorough
inspection of the parts after they have been cleaned and
3) Remove the twenty hex head capscrews (29) and dried. Then refer to the appropriate group repair section
lockwashers (32). below.

4) Remove the cover (4), thrust washer (28), input gear

(11), and carrier thrust washer (14). Inspect o-ring (15); 1. Primary Planet Carrier subassembly
discard if damaged or if it has taken a set.
2. Secondary Planet Carrier subassembly
5) Lift the primary planet carrier assembly out of the unit 3. Base subassembly
(includes items 5, 10, 13, 16, 25, & 30).
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 PRIMARY SECONDARY
PLANET CARRIER PLANET CARRIER
SUBASSEMBLY SUBASSEMBLY
(ITEMS 5, 10, 13, 16, 25, & 30) (ITEMS 6, 8, 12, 17, 23, 24, & 31)
DISASSEMBLY AND REPAIR DISASSEMBLY AND REPAIR

Rotate planet gears (10) to check for abnormal noise or

Follow the same procedure as that for the primary plan-
roughness in bearings (25) or planet shafts (13). If further
etary assembly. Substitute items as indicated: planet
inspection or replacement is required, proceed as follows.
gears (8), planet bearings (23 & 24), planet shafts (12), roll
pins (31), carrier (6) and washers (17).
NOTE: Support carrier (5) only while pressing out planet
shafts.

1) Drive roll pins (30) completely into the planet shafts (13).

2) Press or drive planet shafts (13) out of carrier (5).

3) Remove planet gears (10) and planet washers (16) from

the carrier (5).

4) If the planet bearings (25) require replacement, slide

them out of the planet gears (10) and replace with new
ones.

5) Check primary planet shafts (13) for any abnormal

wear, especially ones where bearings needed to be re-
placed. If any abnormal wear is found, replace planet
shafts.

6) Use 3/16 inch pin punch to remove roll pins (30) from
planet shafts (13).

RE-ASSEMBLY
1) With planet washers (16) on both sides of the planet
gear (10) and with bearings (25) installed, slide gear into
the carrier (5). Insert the planet shaft (13) through the
carrier, washers, and planet gear.

2) Planet shafts (13) should be installed with chamfered

end of 3/16 inch hole toward outside diameter of the carrier
(5). This will aid in alignment of holes while inserting roll
pins (30).

3) Drive a roll pin (30) through the carrier hole and into the
planet shaft to retain the parts. Repeat for other planet
gears.

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 BASE SUBASSEMBLY
(ITEMS 1, 7, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 5) Press outer bearing cone (19) (large end down as
shown) onto the shaft until it seats against the shoulder.
33, 35, & 36) Bearing cone (19) may be reused if it was removed only to
DISASSEMBLY AND REPAIR replace the seal (35).

6) Inspect inner and outer bearing cups (20 & 22) and
replace if necessary.

BASE ASSEMBLY
1) Clean all foreign material from magnetic oil plug (33)
located on side of base (1). Add a small amount of pipe
thread compound to pipe plug before installing back into
base.

2) Place the base (1) (output side up, opposite shown)

on the press table.

3) Apply a layer of lithium or general purpose bearing

grease to surface of outer bearing cup (20). Insert the
shaft into the base (bearing cone down) and use a soft
hammer to install the shaft seal (35) into the mounting
base.

CAUTION: Output shaft is not retained at this point.

4) Invert this assembly so it is standing on the shaft (on the

press table).

1) Remove the shaft retaining ring (18). Remove the NOTE: Press bearing cone onto output shaft by pressing
spacer (27) and shim(s) (26). on inner race only. DO NOT press on roller cage or it may
damage bearing.
CAUTION: Output shaft is no longer retained. Care
should be taken not to injure feet because output shaft can 5) Apply a layer of lithium or general purpose bearing
fall out. Care should also be taken not to damage output grease to surface of inner bearing cup (22). Press the
shaft when shaft is pressed through base. inner bearing cone (21) (large end up as shown) onto the
shaft (7) until it is just seated against inner bearing cup
2) Output shaft removal. Base (1) should be set pinion side (22). A slight preload of less than 100 in-lbs rolling torque
down, as shown, on a plate or table with output shaft (7) should be obtained.
protruding through a hole in table. Press output shaft out
bottom of base by applying a load to top end (internal end) 6) Relieve the press and slide the shim(s) (26) and the
of shaft until it passes through inner shaft bearing cone spacer (27) onto the shaft (7). Install the retaining ring (18)
(21). into the shaft groove. It is important that the retaining ring
is completely seated in the groove. If the retaining ring
3) If outer bearing cone (19) (on the shaft) needs to be cannot be installed into the groove, one shim must be
removed a gear puller may be used, otherwise skip to step removed and the procedure must be repeated. Once the
number 6. If reusing old bearing cone, do not pull on or retaining ring is installed, check for proper shaft bearing
damage roller cage. Remove the shaft seal (35) for preload by pressing down on the end of the shaft and
inspection or replacement. rotating the mounting base. There should be from 50 to
100 in-lbs of rolling resistance in the bearings. If the
4) Lubricate inner lip of new shaft seal (35) and slide the retaining ring is not tight against the spacer, remove the
seal onto the shaft (7) until it fits snugly over shaft seal spacer and add one shim and repeat the procedure until
diameter with the open side toward the inside of the the preload is acceptable.
gearbox.
All subassembly service or repairs should be complete at
NOTE: Press bearing cone onto output shaft by pressing this time. Continue on through UNIT ASSEMBLY to
on inner race only. DO NOT press on roller cage or it may complete unit buildup.
damage bearing.

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 UNIT ASSEMBLY
REASSEMBLING

(Refer to exploded drawing on page 7)

1) When all subassemblies are complete, unit is ready to

be assembled.

2) Lubricate o-ring (15) and install on the O.D. pilot of the

secondary ring gear (3). Referring to scribe marks for
proper orientation, install the secondary ring gear (3) onto
the base (1).

3) Install the secondary planet carrier (6); assemble by

rotating it until planet gears line up with ring gear teeth and
shaft spline. Press until fully seated on shaft (7).

4) Lubricate o-ring (15) and install on the O.D. pilot of the

primary ring gear (2) and install the primary ring gear (2).
Refer to scribe marks for proper orientation.

5) Slide the sun gear (9) into the secondary planet carrier
(6).

6) Install carrier thrust washer (14).

7) Install primary planet carrier (5); assemble by rotating it

until planet gears line up with ring gear teeth and sun gear
spline. Assembly should drop into place.

8) Slide the input gear (11) into the primary planetary

carrier.

9) Install carrier thrust washer (14) and input gear thrust

washer (28).

10) Lubricate o-ring (15) and install on the O.D. pilot of the
cover (4). Position the cover (4) with the proper orienta-
tion. Install the twenty 5/8-11 capscrews (29) with
lockwashers (32) and torque to 220 ft-lbs(dry), 170 ft-
lbs(lubed).

11) Fill to proper level, as specified on page 2, with EP 80/

90 gear oil after unit is sealed with a brake and/or motor.

THE GEARDRIVE IS NOW READY TO USE.

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 PRODUCT WARRANTY

ESKRIDGE, INC. (“Eskridge”) warrants to its original purchaser (“Customer”) that new component parts (“Parts”) sold by
Eskridge to the Customer will be free of defects in material and workmanship and will conform to standard specifications set
forth in current Eskridge sales literature or to any custom specifications of the Customer acknowledged in writing by Eskridge,
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS:

1) Prior to placing warranted Parts in service, the Customer shall provide proper storage such
that foreign objects (e.g., rain or debris) cannot enter any Parts via entry ports which are
normally closed during operation.

2) If Parts requiring motorized power for operation are received from Eskridge without a motor,
documentation must be available indicating proper lubrication upon placement of the Parts in
service.

3) The Customer must notify Eskridge in writing of any claim for breach of this warranty promptly
after discovery of a defect and in any event prior to the termination of the warranty period,
which shall commence when a unit is placed in service and shall expire upon the earlier of (i)
the expiration of twelve (12) months from the date of Commencement of Service (as defined
in Paragraph 4) (ii) the completion of one thousand (1,000) hours of service of the Parts (iii)
the expiration of six (6) months after the expiration of any express warranty relating to the
first item of machinery or equipment in which the Parts are installed or on which it is mounted,
or (iv) the installation or mounting of the Parts in or on an item of machinery or equipment
other than the first such item in which the Parts are installed or on which the Parts are mounted.

4) Parts shall be deemed to have been place in service (the “Commencement of Service”) at
the time the machinery or equipment manufactured or assembled by the Customer and in
which the Parts are installed or on which the Parts are mounted is delivered to the Customer’s
dealer or the original end-user, which ever receives such machinery or equipment first.

5) This warranty shall not apply with respect to Parts which, upon inspection by Eskridge, show
signs of disassembly, rework, modifications or improper installation, mounting, use or
maintenance.

6) Eskridge makes no warranty in respect to hydraulic motors mounted on any Parts. Failure of
any such motor will be referred to the motor manufacturer.

7) Claims under this warranty will be satisfied only by repair of any defect(s) or, if repair is
determined by Eskridge in its sole, absolute and uncontrolled discretion to be impossible or
impractical, by replacement of the Parts or any defective component thereof. No cash
payment or credit will be made for defective materials or workmanship. IN NO EVENT
SHALL ESKRIDGE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND OR NATURE, WHICH DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.

8) From time to time, Eskridge may make changes in the component parts manufactured by
it without incorporating such changes in the component parts previously shipped. Such
changes shall not constitute an admission by Eskridge of any defects or problems
with previously manufactured component parts.

9) All freight charges on Parts returned for warranty service are the responsibility of the Customer.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY MADE BY ESKRIDGE WITH RESPECT TO ANY
PARTS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THERE ARE NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. WITHOUT LIMITING THE
GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, ESKRIDGE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDLESS OF ANY KNOWLEDGE ESKRIDGE MAY
HAVE OF ANY PARTICULAR USE OR APPLICATION INTENDED BY THE PURCHASER. THE SUITABILITY OR
FITNESS OF THE PARTS FOR THE CUSTOMER’S INTENDED USE, APPLICATION OR PURPOSE AND THE PROPER
METHOD OF INSTALLATION OR MOUNTING MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE CUSTOMER.

WARRANTY RETURN POLICY

1) All Parts shall be returned freight prepaid.

2) Any Parts qualifying for warranty will be repaired with new Parts free of charge (except for
freight charges as provided above).
3) If parts are found to be operable, you have two options:
a. The Parts can be returned to you with a service charge for inspection, cleaning, and routine
replacement of all rubber components and any other parts that show wear; or
b. We can dispose of the Parts at the factory if you do not wish it to be returned.

NOTE: Any order of Parts by customer shall only be accepted by Eskridge subject to the terms stated herein. Any purchase
order forms used by Customer (to accept this offer to sell) which contain terms contrary to, different from, or in addition to
the terms herein shall be without effect, and such terms shall constitute material alteration of the offer contained herein under
K.S.A 84-2-207 (2)(b), and shall not become part of the contract regarding the sale of the Parts. 7
 OTHER ESKRIDGE PRODUCTS
PLANETARY GEARDRIVES
SERIES TORQUE RATING
MAX. INTERMITTENT
20/28 SERIES 20,000-28,000 IN-LBS
50 SERIES 50,000 IN-LBS
60 SERIES 60,000 IN-LBS
100 SERIES 100,000 IN-LBS
130 SERIES 130,000 IN-LBS
150 SERIES 150,000 IN-LBS
250 SERIES 250,000 IN-LBS
600 SERIES 600,000 IN-LBS
1000 SERIES 1,000,000 IN-LBS

MULTIPLE DISC BRAKES

SERIES
TORQUE RATING
90B SAE B TO 4,800 IN-LBS
90BA SAE B ADJUSTABLE TORQUE TO 4,800 IN-LBS
92B SAE B LOW PROFILE TO 2,800 IN-LBS
93 FOR NICHOLS MOTORS TO 6,100 IN-LBS
95C SAE C TO 12,000 IN-LBS
95W WHEEL MOUNT TO 21,000 IN-LBS
98D SAE D TO 25,000 IN-LBS

PLANETARY AUGER DRIVES (DIGGERS)

SERIES TORQUE RATING
D50 MODELS 1500, 2500 & 5000 1,500-5,000 FT-LBS
76 MODELS BA & BC, TWO SPEED 8,000-12,500 FT-LBS
77 MODELS BA, BC & BD 6,000-12,500 FT-LBS
78 MODELS 35 & 48, TWO SPEED 9,000-12,500 FT-LBS
75 MODELS 38 & 51, TWO SPEED 16,500-20,000 FT-LBS

Your nearest Eskridge Distributor is:

1900 Kansas City Road

Olathe, Kansas 66061
phone (913) 782-1238
fax (913) 782-4206

WEBSITE: www.eskridgeinc.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]