Model: 750T Top Drives

Apr. 12, 2019

Serial #: All
Product Bulletin # TDS-196
Alert

Gearcase Drain Issue

The gearcase drain elbow on 750T top drives includes a baffle to direct the flow of oil into the
sump tank when rotating at high RPM. If the baffle is installed incorrectly, the lube oil may not
properly drain from the gearcase while rotating at high RPM.

Affected Models
Both 1275AC-681 and 1275AC-865 top drives.

Parts Affected
DT17422 - DRAIN ASSY, MODIFIED

Drain Elbow Baffle

Drain Elbow

Figure 1: Gearcase Drain Elbow Assembly (P/N: DT17422)

Recommendation
Ensure the baffle is oriented correctly. Inspect the baffle position through the view window on the
off-driller’s side of the gearcase.

The convex side of the baffle should be pointing towards the motor pinion as shown in Figure 2 on
page 2.

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 Model: 750T Top Drives
Apr. 12, 2019
Serial #: All

Alert

If the drain elbow baffle is not oriented correctly, drain oil from the gearcase. Remove drain
elbow assembly and reinstall with baffle in the correct orientation as shown in Figure 2.

Gearcase
View Window
Gearcase

Drain
Elbow
Motor Pinion Baffle
CORRECT
ORIENTATION DT17422 Drain Assembly

Figure 2: Drain Elbow Baffle Correct Orientation

Baffle Bull Gear

Motor Pinion
Rotation

Rotation

Oil Flow Direction

to Sump Tank

Figure 3: Arrangement Illustration

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