
4Marland Clutch • 800-216-3515 P-1346-2-MC • 1/18
Note: CECON units in sizes 5C and 1M are
furnished with two oil strainer baskets. All
other sizes are furnished with four.
Remove the pipe plugs on housing hood (Part No.
30) and insert the breather-filter using the elbow
fittings provided.
B. Lubricate Couplings
Lubricate the couplings connecting CECON input
and output shafts to the driver and driven shafts
in accordance with the coupling manufacturer’s
instructions. If Marland Clutch has furnished the
couplings, see Coupling Data Sheet enclosed with
this bulletin.
C. Initial Startup
During the initial starting operation, check to
determine if there is any evidence of localized
heating; if the lubrication appears satisfactory; and
whether there is any vibration present due to loose
foundation bolts or misalignment of shafts. If any
correction is necessary, it should be made before
placing the CECON unit into continuous operation.
Note: Oil level may take up to ten minutes at
the maximum intended speed to stabilize.
Lubrication Maintenance
A. Oil Level Gauges
CECON units are provided with 2 oil level sight
gauges. One is located at the end of the clutch
housing to indicate the minimum oil level to be
maintained when the unit is in continuous operation,
or has been operating for at least 10 minutes at the
maximum intended speed. The other oil level gauge
is located at the bottom of the side of the clutch
housing and indicates only the static oil level.
B. Running Oil Level
During operation the CECON unit oil level should be
maintained at or above the minimum running level
as marked for the oil level sight gauge located at
the end of the clutch housing.
When the oil level is below the minimum running
level, sufficient oil should be added to bring the
level up to the indicated minimum running level. To
add oil, remove one of the 2” pipe caps from the
clutch housing hood. It is not necessary to stop the
CECON unit when adding oil.
Important: Running oil level may drop below the
minimum indicated during slow speeds of the input
shaft, such as in starter drives, creep drives, etc.
The static level indicated on the side of the housing
is sufficient for proper lubrication.
C. Renewal of Oil Strainers
Important: Running oil level will drop below the
minimum indicated if oil strainers are clogged.
Strainers may be removed while unit is in operation
by removing the 2” pipe caps at the top of housing
hood. Immediately upon removing a clogged
strainer, wash out sediment from strainer to make it
ready for use.
Improper maintenance methods are often
responsible for dirt and foreign matter getting into
the oil, and subsequently, into the CECON housing.
Keep oil supply and containers, pumps, or funnels
used for filling, clean and free from contamination.
D. Sampling of Oil
To obtain long, trouble-free service from your
CECON unit, it is necessary that the lubricating oil
within the housing be clean and free from sludge
at all times. To be assured of this, make frequent
inspection of the condition of the oil by sampling
a sufficient quantity through the sampling or drain
valve (Part No. 23). Such sampling may be done
while the unit is running and does not require an
interruption of operations.
Visual observation of the running oil level gauge and
oil strainers will provide a further check on oil purity.
The frequency with which the CECON unit
lubricating oil is sampled or replaced is an important
consideration and can only be determined by
individual experience. However, it is considered
desirable to sample the lubrication several times at
weekly intervals after the unit has been placed in
operation. The results of such samplings will dictate
the frequency for future samplings, which could
possibly extend to one month intervals, but in any
event should not exceed three months.
Whenever sampling of the oil indicates
contamination by moisture or foreign matter, such
impurities may be withdrawn from the housing
through the drain valve. If the unit is in operation,
do not withdraw more than 1 quart at a time. The
amount withdrawn should be immediately replaced
with fresh specified oil. Replacement oil may be
added by removing one of the pipe caps or initial oil
fill plug.
E. Changing of Oil
Timing of oil change is determined by the results
of oil sampling. Unless results of oil sampling
suggest otherwise, the oil within the clutch should
be completely changed once a year for continuous
duty applications.