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Ingersoll Rand SS810 Series Starter Installation and Maintenance Manual with Parts List (P6701)
The Ingersoll-Rand installation and maintenance manual for the Series SS810 starter, an inertia-drive starter designed for gas operation in vehicular and stationary installations. It explains piping layouts, lubricator choices, hose sizing, re-orientation and mounting, how to bar over a gummed rotor, full disassembly and reassembly with torque values, a bench test, the numbered parts list and a troubleshooting guide. It serves both installers and service shops working on SS810RB and SS810LB starters.
Document at a Glance
- Publisher
- Ingersoll Rand
- Document type
- Installation & maintenance manual
- Form / number
- Form P6701, No. 03533577, Edition 2, September 1986
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 16
- File
- PDF, 1.3 MB
What's in This Document
| Section | Pages | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction and warning | 1 | Pressure-rating caution, gas-operation warnings and the requirement to test any rebuilt starter. |
| Piping diagrams | 4 | Typical vehicular (Dwg. TPC477-2) and stationary (Dwg. TPA1001) inertia-type system layouts with relay valve, control valve, gauge and exhaust options. |
| Lubrication | 5 | When to use the HDL1 lubricator versus the NL-24-8 in-line lubricator, and which oils to use. |
| Installation: general information and orientation | 5-6 | Hose versus rigid pipe, hose sizing, sealing, leak testing and re-clocking the drive housing, motor housing and inlet. |
| Mounting the air starter | 6 | Eighteen steps covering receiver, relay valve, control valve, gauge, hoses, mounting torque, muffler and lubricator. |
| Barring over the starter | 6 | Freeing a gummed rotor with a 3/8 in square drive through the motor housing cover. |
| Installation of the HDL1 lubricator | 7 | Mounting the self-priming lubricator on the starter or remotely and connecting its oil supply. |
| Disassembly of the starter | 7-8 | Teardown of the drive housing, inertia drive, motor housing and gear case. |
| Assembly of the starter | 8-10 | Rebuild sequence for gear case, motor and drive housing with clearances and fastener torques. |
| Test and inspection procedure | 11 | Freeness, vane action and seal checks. |
| Parts list (part number for ordering) | 13 | Numbered ordering list including rotation variants, accessories and the SS810-TK2 tune-up kit. |
| Troubleshooting guide | 14 | Causes and fixes for power loss, leakage, non-engagement, a non-rotating pinion and air blowing through the motor. |
Key Specifications and Data
| Item | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Lubricator for cranking cycles under 10 seconds | Ingersoll-Rand HDL1 lubricator with diesel fuel or 10W non-detergent motor oil | 5 |
| Lubricator for cranking cycles over 10 seconds | Ingersoll-Rand NL-24-8 with 10W non-detergent oil, 1 to 3 drops per second | 5 |
| Supply line size | 1-1/2 in hose or pipe up to 15 ft; 2 in over 15 ft | 5 |
| Control line hose | 1/4 in hose between control valve and relay valve | 6 |
| Starter mounting bolt torque | 100 ft-lb (136 N m) | 6 |
| Drive housing cap screw torque | 28 ft-lb (38 N m) | 6 |
| Motor housing cover cap screw torque | 60 ft-lb (81.4 N m) | 6 |
| Rotor pinion retaining screw torque | 90 ft-lb (122 N m) | 10 |
| Gear case lubricant | Approximately 8 oz (240 mL) of Ingersoll-Rand No. 28 Lubricant on the drive gear | 8 |
| Rear end plate to rotor clearance | .001 in (.02 mm) to .003 in (.07 mm) | 8 |
| Vane replacement limit | Width of 15/16 in (24 mm) or less at either end | 8 |
| Motor vane action test | 90 psig (6.2 bar / 620 kPa) through a 3/8 in (9 mm) line | 11 |
| Motor seal test | 30 psig (2.1 bar / 207 kPa), exhaust plugged, immersed 30 seconds | 11 |
| HDL1 lubricator suction lift | Draws lubricant from up to 4 ft (1.2 m) below the lubricator | 7 |
| Fuel filter when drawing from the diesel tank | 10 to 50 micron, in the oil supply line at the tank | 7 |
| Drive housing positions | 16 radial positions relative to the gear case; exhaust and inlet each 4 positions | 5 |
Fastener torques
| Fastener | ft-lb | N m |
|---|---|---|
| Starter mounting bolts | 100 | 136 |
| Rotor pinion retaining screw | 90 | 122 |
| Motor housing cover cap screws | 60 | 81.4 |
| Drive housing cap screws | 28 | 38 |
Models Covered
Model codes as printed in the document. Linked codes go to the matching Ingersoll Rand starter in our catalog.
SS810RB SS810LB
Service Kits and Part Numbers
| Part number | Description | Page |
|---|---|---|
| SS810-TK2 | Tune-up kit | 13 |
| 20BM-299-1 | Starter drive for SS810RB | 13 |
| 20BM-299-3 | Starter drive for SS810LB | 13 |
| SS800-40 | Motor housing with 2-1/2 in tapped exhaust | 13 |
| SS800-140 | Motor housing with 2-1/2 in SAE J518C flanged exhaust | 13 |
| SS800-A102 | Motor housing cover assembly, 1-1/2 in tapped inlet | 13 |
| SS800-A202 | Motor housing cover assembly, 1-1/2 in SAE J518C flanged inlet | 13 |
| SS800-67 | Cylinder O-ring | 13 |
| SS800R-12 | Rear end plate for SS810RB | 13 |
| SS800-24 | Rear rotor bearing | 13 |
| HRA20A-990 | Rear rotor bearing O-ring | 13 |
| SS825-53 | Rotor | 13 |
| SS800G-11 | Front end plate | 13 |
| SS800-224 | Motor wave washer | 13 |
| SS800-22 | Front rotor bearing | 13 |
| SS800B-17 | Rotor pinion | 13 |
| SS800-244 | Drive housing O-ring | 13 |
| SS660-363-13 | Drive housing bearing | 13 |
| SS810-272 | Drive gear shaft seal | 13 |
| SS800-152 | Gear case cover O-ring | 13 |
| SS800-37 | Gear case | 13 |
| SS810-9 | Drive gear | 13 |
| 20BM-610 | Drive gear key | 13 |
| SRV150 | Starter relay valve | 6 |
| SMBB-618 | Starter control valve | 6 |
| 150BMP-1064 | Air pressure gauge | 6 |
| SS660-A674 | Muffler | 13 |
| SS800-A735 | Road splash deflector | 13 |
| SM450-A267AT | Air strainer | 13 |
| NL-24-8 | In-line lubricator | 13 |
Confirm part numbers against the serial and model plate of your starter. For any part not listed in our catalog, send us the number.
Barring over the starter to free a gummed rotor (Overview)
- Remove the 3/8 in pipe plug from the center of the motor housing cover.
- Insert a 3/8 in square drive wrench through the opening so it engages the square recess at the rear of the rotor.
- Turn the rotor by hand until it moves freely.
An outline only. Follow the full procedure, torque values and safety warnings in the document (from page 6).
Test and inspection after assembly (Overview)
- Turn the drive pinion in the starter drive by hand in the rotation direction; it should turn.
- Apply 90 psig to the motor inlet through a 3/8 in line; the starter should run smoothly.
- Plug the exhaust, apply 30 psig to the inlet and submerge the starter in non-flammable solvent for 30 seconds; no bubbles should appear.
An outline only. Follow the full procedure, torque values and safety warnings in the document (from page 11).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which lubricator does the SS810 starter need?
For cranking cycles under 10 seconds the manual recommends the HDL1 lubricator with diesel fuel or 10W non-detergent oil; for longer cycles it recommends the NL-24-8 in-line lubricator set to 1-3 drops per second.
What starter drive fits an SS810RB or SS810LB?
The parts list gives 20BM-299-1 for the SS810RB and 20BM-299-3 for the SS810LB.
How do I free a stuck rotor on an SS810 starter?
Remove the center 3/8 in pipe plug from the motor housing cover and turn the rotor by hand with a 3/8 in square drive until it is free.
What torque is used to mount an SS810 starter?
The mounting bolts to the flywheel bell housing are tightened to 100 ft-lb (136 N m).
What hose size should feed an SS810 starter?
Use 1-1/2 in hose or pipe for supply runs up to 15 ft and 2 in for longer runs.
Need the parts or the starter in this document? Send the model number from your starter's plate and we will confirm the right Ingersoll Rand part or replacement.
Source: Ingersoll Rand, Form P6701, No. 03533577, Edition 2, September 1986. Summary and tables prepared by AirStartersDirect.com, an authorized Ingersoll Rand air starter distributor; the PDF is the authoritative version. Page numbers refer to the PDF file. Reviewed October 2026.
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