
Mechanical and Fluid Drive Systems
Covers further details of drive maintenance, including brakes, clutches, and adjustable-speed drives. This online course also covers maintenance and troubleshooting of fluid drives and package drive systems. This course has no prerequisites. Mechanical and Fluid Drive Systems is available in online maintenance training and course manual formats. Lesson 1 - Mechanical Brakes and Clutches Topics: Installing mechanical clutches and brakes; Preparing shafting; Initial lubrication; Providing the power supply; Test running; PM; Safety Learning Objectives: – Explain how friction-type and jaw-type clutches differ in construction. – Name the precautions that should be taken when mounting body on a shaft. – Explain how to test-run a mechanical clutch with no load. – Explain how to install a mechanical brake. – Describe the results of improper alignment between driving and driven shafts. – Identify the problems that may be indicated by ch