Correct lubrication doubles the life of gears, ropes and wheels — wrong lubrication can damage them.
- Use the oil and grease types in the manufacturer's manual
- Gearboxes: check the oil level monthly, change the oil at the interval in the manual
- Wire ropes: clean and re-lubricate with rope lubricant, not with used oil
- Wheels and open gears: light grease, never on the rail running surface where the wheels brake