Routine Inspection Procedure for Top Drive Components

Removing the pipehandler and link tilt from the top drive (while in mast)

1. Drain the oil from the gearbox.

2. Disconnect and cap all tubing, remove the shot pin assembly and the landing collar.

3. Build a support over well center to support the weight of the link adapter.

4. Lower the top drive to the support built in Step 3.

5. Remove the bolts that attach the load stem to the main body.

6. Raise the top drive slowly to separate the link adapter from the main body.

7. Move the link adapter assembly to a clean, safe work area.

8. Orient the assembly with the stem flange up and block the entire assembly so that it is secure in this position.

RETAINER,LANDING COLLAR OEM #118378     EVERGROW #177567