Ingersoll Rand — Lubrication

Maintenance · 1R Series Air Screwdriver

From a Ingersoll Rand service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Procedure

1. For L ratio, coat gears with 2 to 4 cc of Ingersoll Rand No. 28 Grease.
2. For M, N or Q ratios, coat gears with 4 to 6 cc of Ingersoll Rand No. 28 Grease.
3. Use Ingersoll Rand No. 10 Oil for lubricating the motor; inject approximately 1 to 2 cc into the air inlet before attaching the air hose.
4. For Cushion Clutch Models, unscrew and remove the clutch attachment.
5. For L gear ratio, inject 4 to 6 cc of No. 28 Grease through the center hole of the spindle.
6. For M or N gear ratio, inject 6 to 8 cc of No. 28 Grease through the center hole of the spindle.
7. Work approximately 6 to 8 cc of Ingersoll Rand No. 67 Grease into the ball pockets, jaws, adjusting nut lock and shaft threads of the clutch mechanism.
8. For Automatic Shutoff Clutch Models, unscrew and remove the clutch attachment and remove the Push Rod.
9. For Automatic Shutoff Clutch Models, inject 4 to 6 cc (L) or 6 to 8 cc (M, N, or Q) of No. 28 Grease through the spindle center hole.
10. For Automatic Shutoff Clutch Models, work approximately 6 to 8 cc of No. 67 Grease into the clutch mechanism and insert the Push Rod into the spindle.
11. Thread the clutch attachment onto the Gear Case and hand tighten.

Source: Ingersoll Rand service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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