SERVICE MANUAL

76 SERIES DRIVE HEADS

Example Part Number

76 BA 6 4 F 71 B

Output Motor Motor Shift

Model Ratio Bail Boss
Shaft Supplier Number Pressure

THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS EFFECTIVE:

S/N: 126302 TO CURRENT NOTE: Individual customer specifications may vary from
DATE: 7-29-2014 TO CURRENT exploded drawing and standard part numbers shown. If
VERSION:.SM76_0714 applicable, refer to customer drawing for details.
 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
Using the chart below, determine an appropriate lubricant viscosity. Use only EP (extreme pressure) or API GL-5 designated lubricants.
Change the lubricant after the first 50 hours of operation and at 500 hour intervals thereafter. The drive head should be partially disas-
sembled to inspect gears and bearings at 1000 hour intervals.

Recommended Ambient and Operating Temperatures for Conventional and Synthetic Gear Lubricants
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 F
80W90 conventional

75W90 conventional

85W140 conventional

Min Ambient/operating temp Max Ambient temp Max Operating temp

75W90 synthetic

80W140 synthetic

-45 -32 -18 -4 10 24 38 52 66 79 93 107 121 C

Note: Ambient temperature is the air temperature measured in the immediate vicinity of the drive head. A drive head exposed to the direct rays
of the sun or other radiant heat sources will operate at higher temperatures and therefore must be given special consideration. The maximum
operating temperature must not be exceeded under any circumstances, regardless of ambient temperature.

ESKRIDGE MODEL 76 OIL CAPACITY:

6.5 pints (3.06 liters)
Proper oil level will measure to middle of primary cluster gears when drive head is in the vertical
position. With the drive head leaning approximately 3-1/2 inches away from the fill plug in the top
case (about 7º), oil will be level with the bottom of the plug hole when full. OIL PLUG

OIL LEVEL

3 1/2
7°

ESKRIDGE PART NUMBER INTERPRETATION

Note: All non custom Eskridge Geardrives are issued a descriptive part number. For a detailed breakdown of this
information, please refer to Eskridge product specification sheets found at: http://www.eskridgeinc.com/en-us/
documents/product-specification-sheets

WARNING: While working on this equipment, use safe lifting procedures,

! wear adequate clothing and wear hearing, eye and respiratory protection.

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 Exploded View Drawing
25E
25G 50

25A
16C

(37)

35C
35D
35E
35F
4
35G 25D
35H 35B
14
35J 35A
16E
35K (35N)
16D
3

35L
30A 12B
35M 25B
6B 16B
7C
6A
7E
7A
7D
5C
7B
5E
7E
5D 5A 7F
5B 7H
5F
5E 7G
5H
5G

12A

16B

20D

25C
30A
20B

20A
16A

(2)

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 Unit Disassembly Procedure a) The secondary planet carrier (5A) spline is a press fit onto
the output shaft (2) spline. Bearing carrier (1) should be set
1) Scribe a diagonal line across the outside of the unit from the on a plate or table with the output shaft protruding downward
bail (37) to the bearing carrier (1) before disassembly to aid through a hole in the table that is large enough for the shaft
in the proper positioning of pieces during reassembly. seal (16A) to pass through.
2) To drain oil, position unit on its side and remove oil plug (30A) b) Remove retaining ring (5H) from end of output shaft (2).
located in the top case (3). The oil will drain out faster and
more completely if warm. NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage output shaft or
injure your feet when shaft falls out of bearing carrier.
NOTE: Particular care should be taken when placing the unit
in a position for servicing. Unit should be blocked up so that c) Press output shaft (2) out bottom of bearing carrier (1) by
weight of the unit is resting on the bearing carrier (1). This applying press load to the top end of the shaft. The output
fixture must be secure so that the unit will not tip over during shaft, shaft seal (16A), and outer bearing cone (20A) will fall
disassembly and assembly procedures. out of bearing carrier.

3) Remove the twelve hex-head capscrews (25A) and 13) Lift secondary planet carrier subassembly (5) out of unit.
hex flange nuts (25C). Lift bail (37) from unit. Replacing two of The unit is now separated into subassemblies. The area(s)
the capscrews at this point will help keep everything together requiring repair or service should be identified by thorough
until top case (3) is removed. inspection of the parts after they have been cleaned and dried.
NOTE: There are no bolts retaining the major components to-
gether; proceed with caution when moving the unit.
Primary Planet
Carrier Subassembly
4) Remove the two socket-head capscrews (25D) that retain the
shift cylinder assembly (35A). The cylinder assembly will be (Items 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F)
pushed out of its pocket as the capscrews are removed, so it
is best to hold the cylinder assembly in place while removing 7C
the capscrews. Remove cylinder assembly. Inspect o-ring
7E
(16E) for damage. 7A
5) Remove hex-head capscrews (25E) and lockwashers (25G) 7D
from the hydraulic motor (50). Notice that the motor is larger
on one side. It must be replaced in the same position as it
7B
was removed. Remove motor from unit. Check o-ring (16C) 7E
for damage.
6) Observe location of shifter fork & lever (35G), shifter gear
7F
assembly (4, 35C, 35D, 35E, 35F), and top case (3). Check Disassembly
for binding or interference by pushing down on shifter lever
(part of Item 35G) to move shifter gear between high and 1) Rotate cluster gears (7B) to check for abnormal noise or
low speeds. Use a tool that will not damage the shifter lever roughness in bearings (7D) or planet shafts (7C). If further
contact surface, and push it into the hole where the cylinder inspection or replacement is required, proceed as follows.
assembly was mounted.
2) Drive roll pins (7F) completely into the planet shafts (7C).
7) Press down on shifter lever (part of Item 35G) and remove
NOTE: Support only the carrier (7A) while pressing out planet
shifter gear assembly (4, 35C, 35D, 35E, 35F). If entire
shafts.
assembly cannot be removed, remove retaining ring (35C)
and pull collar (35F) and bearing (35E) off of shifter gear (4) 3) Press or drive planet shafts (7C) out of carrier (7A).
and out of fork (part of Item 35G). Shifter gear should be free
of nicks, burrs, or gouges. 4) Remove cluster gears (7B) ,thrust washers (7E), and bearings
(7D) from the carrier (7A). The cluster gears are a matched
8) If necessary, use a screwdriver, wood chisel, or similar flat set, and all three should be replaced if damaged.
strong tool ground flat to insert between the aluminum top
case (3) and the ring gear (12A). Tap lightly on tool. Do not 5) Inspect the cluster gear bearings (7D). If any need replaced,
drive into top case. Heavy prying will damage the o-ring press them out of the cluster gears (7B) and replace with new
contact surfaces in the top case. Remove the top case bearings.
assembly (3, 6A, 6B, 12B, 14, 16D, 25B, 30A, 35G, 35H, 6) Check planet shafts (7C) for any abnormal wear, es-
35J, 35K, 35L, 35M, 35N). Inspect o-ring for damage (16B). pecially ones where bearings needed to be replaced.
9) Lift the primary planet carrier subassembly (7) out of the unit. If any abnormal wear is found, replace planet shafts.

10) If sun gear (7G, 7H) has not been removed, do so now. It 7) Use a 3/16 inch pin punch to remove roll pins (7F) from planet
sometimes sticks to the primary carrier (7A). shafts (7C).

11) Remove secondary ring gear (12A). Inspect o-ring (16B) for Reassembly
damage. 1) Install bearings (7D) and thrust washers (7E) into cluster
12) The output shaft (2) and secondary planet carrier assembly gears (7B). Thrust washers should be approximately flush
(5) may now be removed as follows: with faces of cluster gears. Install this assembly into carrier
(7A).
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2) Planet shafts (7C) should be installed with chamfered end of Shifter Gear Subassembly
3/16 inch hole toward outside diameter of the carrier (7A).
This will aid in alignment of holes while inserting roll pins (Items 4, 35C, 35D, 35E, 35F)
(7F).
35C
3) Drive a roll pin (7F) through the carrier (7A) hole and into the
35D
planet shaft (7C) to retain the parts. Repeat for other planet
gears. 35E
35F
4
Secondary Planet
Carrier Subassembly
(Items 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, 5G, 5H)

5C Disassembly
5E
1) Remove retaining rings (35C, 35D) and pull pieces apart. The
5D 5A
bearing (35E) may need to be pressed lightly out of the collar
5B (35F).
5F
5E
2) Check for worn parts and replace as necessary.
5H
Reassembly
5G
1) Reassemble in reverse order.

Disassembly Top Case Subassembly

1) Rotate planet gears (5B) to check for abnormal noise or (Items 3, 6A, 6B, 12B, 14, 16D, 25B, 30A, 35G, 35H, 35J, 35K,
roughness in bearings (5D). Inspect edge of carrier (5A) 35L, 35M, 35N)
spline adjacent to retaining ring (5H). This edge should be 35G
a sharp corner to ensure that the retaining ring will stay in
35H
place. If it is worn to a beveled or rounded off corner, the
carrier should be replaced. If further inspection or replace- 14
ment is required, proceed as follows. 35J

2) Drive roll pins (5F) completely into the planet shafts (5C). 35K (35N)
16D
3) Slide planet shafts (5C) out of carrier (5A). 3
4) Remove planet gears (5B), thrust washers (5E), and bear- 35L
ings (5D) from carrier (5A). 30A 12B
5) Inspect the planet gear bearings (5D). If any need replaced, 35M 25B
press them out of the planet gears (5B) and replace with new 6B
bearings.
6A
6) Check planet shafts (5C) for any abnormal wear, es-
pecially ones where bearings needed to be replaced. Disassembly
If any abnormal wear is found, replace planet shafts. 1) Inspect primary ring gear (12B) for abnormal wear or dam-
7) Remove roll pins (5F) from planet shafts (5C) using a 3/16 aged teeth. If replacement is required, remove eight socket
inch pin punch. head capscrews (25B) from ring gear. Ring gear is doweled
into top case (3). Thread two 3/8-16 bolts into threaded holes
8) Inner bearing cone (5G) cannot be removed from second- in ring gear until ring gear is separated from top case.
ary carrier (5A) without destroying the bearing. If the bearing
needs replaced, the carrier must be replaced, as well. 2) Inspect sun gear (6A) for abnormal wear or damage. If re-
placement is required, remove retaining ring (35H) and thrust
Reassembly race (14) and remove sun gear.
1) Install bearing (5D) and thrust washers (5E) into planet 3) It is not recommended to remove the shifter mechanism (16D,
gear (5B). Thrust washers should be approximately flush 35G, 35K, 35L, 35N) unless an item needs replaced. The
with faces of planet gears. Install this assembly into carrier torsion spring (35N) can be difficult to re-install once removed.
(5A). If the shifter shaft o-ring (16D) requires replacement, remove
the snap ring (35K) and carefully slide shifter shaft (35L) out
2) Planet shafts (5C) should be installed with the chamfered
of top case just far enough to replace o-ring. Lubricate new
end of the 3/16 inch hole toward the outside diameter of the
o-ring with grease before reinstalling shifter shaft and snap
carrier (5A). This will aid in alignment of holes while inserting
ring.
roll pins (5F).
3) Drive roll pin (5F) into the carrier (5A) hole and into the planet
shaft (5C) to retain the parts. Repeat for remaining planet
gears.
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 Reassembly Unit Assembly
1) When replacing primary ring gear (12B), always install new (Refer to Exploded View Drawing on Page 3)
dowel pins (35M) into ring gear before reassembling. Use
medium-strength thread locking compound (blue Loctite or 1) When all subassemblies are complete, the unit is ready to be
equivalent) on the eight socket head capscrews (25B) and assembled.
torque them to 35 lb-ft.
2) Place bearing carrier subassembly with output side up (oppo-
2) To install a new sun gear (6A), place sun gear subassembly site shown) on assembly table.
(6) into top case. Install thrust race (14) and retaining ring
3) Apply a layer of lithium or general purpose bearing grease to
(35H).
contact suface of outer bearing cup (20B). Place the output
Bearing Carrier Subassembly shaft (2), assembled with outer bearing cone (20A), in bear-
ing carrier subassembly.
(Items 1, 20B, 20D, 30A)
4) Lubricate inner lip of shaft seal (16A) and slide it onto the
output shaft (2) and over the shaft seal diameter. Press the
20D
seal into the bearing carrier (1) bore.
Caution: Output shaft is not retained.
1 5) Flip this assembly over and rest it on the press table, bal-
anced on the end of the output shaft (2).
6) Place retaining ring (5H) inside secondary planet carrier as-
30A
sembly (5). Place this assembly on top of output shaft (2) and
20B line up the carrier (5A) spline teeth to the shaft spline teeth.

1) Inspect inner and outer bearing cups (20D, 20B). If neces- 7) Press secondary planet carrier assembly (5) onto shaft (2).
sary, they may be removed with a bearing puller. Before it is fully seated, install retaining ring (5H) onto end of
output shaft. Fully seat the carrier assembly and check that
2) Clean all foreign material from magnetic plug (30A). Reinstall the retaining ring is fully engaged in shaft groove.
using pipe thread sealant on plug threads.
8) You may now place this assembly back on the fixture that was
Output Shaft Subassembly used during disassembly, with the unit’s weight resting on the
bearing carrier (1).
(Items 2, 16A, 20A)
9) Install o-ring (16B) on secondary ring gear (12A). You may
use grease to help the o-ring stick to the ring gear. Using
20A alignment marks made during disassembly, install secondary
16A ring gear with o-ring between it and the bearing carrier (1). Be
careful not to pinch o-ring.
(2)
10) Install another o-ring (16B) on top side of secondary ring gear
(12A).
11) Making sure retaining ring (7H) is installed on secondary sun
gear (7G), place secondary sun gear in secondary planet car-
rier assembly (5).
Disassembly
12) Install primary carrier assembly (7) onto secondary sun gear
1) Remove the shaft seal (16A) for inspection or replacement. (7G) by aligning spline in primary carrier (7A) to spline on
2) Inspect outer bearing cone (20A) and output shaft (2). If ei- secondary sun gear.
ther needs replaced, a gear puller may be used to remove the
outer bearing cone from the shaft. If reusing old bearing cone,
do not pull on or damage roller cage.
Reassembly
Note: Press bearing cone onto output shaft by pressing on
inner race only. Do not press on roller cage, or it may damage
bearing.
1) Press outer bearing cone (20A) onto the shaft (2) until it seats
against the shoulder.
2) See Unit Assembly for shaft seal installation instructions.
All subassembly service or repairs should be complete at this
time. Continue to Unit Assembly to complete unit buildup.

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13) Timing Procedure:
Caution: If unit is not properly timed, the gearing will be
severely damaged.
a) There are machinist’s marks on each of the three cluster
gears (7B). These marks should be aligned so that each
points toward the center of the primary planet carrier. See
diagram above.
b) A special tool should be made to keep the cluster gears
(7B) aligned properly. An old shifter gear (4), cut off just
above the gear and welded to a 6” long bolt, works well.
c) Align the cluster gears (7B). Insert alignment tool. Using
alignment marks made during disassembly, install top
case assembly. You may need to use the alignment tool to
turn the cluster gears until top case (3) is fully seated on
ring gear (12A). Remove alignment tool.
14) Install shifter gear assembly (4, 35C, 35D, 35E, 35F) by
pushing pushing down on shifter lever (part of Item 35G),
using a tool that will not damage its contact surface.
15) Place o-ring (16E) onto shift cylinder assembly (35A). Push
cylinder assembly into its pilot in the top case (3) and install
retainer plate (35B) and socket head capscrews (25D). Use
medium-strength thread locking compound (blue Loctite or
equivalent) on the socket head capscrews and torque them
to 8 lb-ft.
16) Install o-ring (16C) onto hydraulic motor (50).
17) Install hydraulic motor (50) onto top case with two capscrews
(25E) and lockwashers (25G). Torque capscrews to 130 lb-ft.
18) Using alingment marks made during disassembly, lower bail
(37) over hydraulic motor (50) and align with top case (3).
19) Install twelve capscrews (25A) and hex flange nuts (25C) and
torque them to 30 lb-ft.
20) Fill the unit to the proper level, as specified, with gear oil.
The drive head is now ready to use.

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