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Leroy-Somer — Greasing / lubrication of bearings

Maintenance · Ball bearings

From a Leroy-Somer manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Procedure

  1. Comply first with the instructions on the alternator nameplate.
  2. Use MFR-type grease (AFNOR E 60200), e.g. Stabilube n°2 SOPHOS, for -20 to 50 °C.
  3. Carry out lubrication with the alternator running.
  4. Use 25 g of grease for A 2015, A 2262 and A 2265.
  5. After long storage, do several greasings to renew all the grease.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 25 g
  • 3500 h at 1800 rpm
  • 4500 h at 1500 rpm

Source: Leroy-Somer 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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