Gorman-Rupp Pumps T3A61S-B /F,/FM - Manual (Page 20)

SUPER T SERIES OM-05264
OPERATION PAGE C - 4
to operate properly. Make certain that the bearing
lubricant is of the proper viscosity and at the cor­
rect level (see LUBRICATION in MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR). Bearing overheating can also be
caused by shaft misalignment and/or excessive vi­
bration. When pumps are first started, the bearings may
seem to run at temperatures above normal. Con­
tinued operation should bring the temperatures
down to normal levels.