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Ingersoll Rand TS700 Series Turbine Air Starter Installation and Maintenance Manual (P7170)
Form P7170 is the Ingersoll Rand installation and maintenance manual for Series TS700 turbine-powered starters, which run on air or gas in off-highway, marine and stationary engines. It is written for installers and overhaul technicians. It covers installation and orientation, barring over the engine, piping layouts, ordering codes and pinion data, lubrication and torque drawings, an illustrated parts list, disassembly and assembly, testing, troubleshooting and a start-count maintenance schedule.
Document at a Glance
- Publisher
- Ingersoll Rand
- Document type
- Installation & maintenance manual
- Form / number
- Form P7170, No. 03540739, Edition 1 (copyright 1995)
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 24
- File
- PDF, 2.1 MB
- Covers
- gas turbine
What's in This Document
| Section | Pages | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Safety warnings and Operating Guidelines | 1-2 | Safety notices on pressure ratings, gas operation and testing, plus operating rules such as releasing the start button and oil top-up. |
| Installation | 4 | Piping cleanliness, strainers, sealing, gas exhaust venting, regulator and relief valve setup, mounting torque, barring over and re-orientation. |
| Mounting Dimensions | 5-6 | Dimension drawings of the starter and the 90 degree exhaust option. |
| Piping/Installation Drawings | 7-8 | Typical single-starter and multiple-starter piping diagrams with Ingersoll Rand component numbers. |
| How to Order (Placing the Starter in Service) | 9 | Part number code positions and a table of models with maximum supply pressure and pinion data. |
| Detailed Illustrations (Lube and Torque Drawings) | 10-12 | Drawings showing oil quantities, sealant points, torque values and part item numbers. |
| Parts Listing | 13-14 | Item-numbered parts with motor assemblies by model and gear ratio, splined shafts, flanges and kits. |
| Motor Assembly | 15 | Exploded view of the motor, which is serviced only as a complete assembly. |
| Lubrication and Disassembly | 16-17 | Oil and grease points and the teardown of the exhaust cover, motor, drive housing, gear case and planet frame. |
| Assembly | 17-19 | Rebuild of the exhaust cover, clutch, gear case and drive housing with torque and oil fill values. |
| Test and Inspection | 19 | Hand-turn, orientation, run and submerged leak tests after assembly. |
| Troubleshooting and Maintenance Schedule | 20-21 | Symptom table with causes and fixes, and service actions listed by number of starts. |
Key Specifications and Data
| Item | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Operating medium | Air or gas (off-highway, marine and stationary applications) | 9 |
| Maximum supply pressure | Per model: 90 psi (620 kPa) to 225 psi (1551 kPa); never exceed nameplate rating | 9 |
| Inlet strainer | 150 mesh, 100 micron filtration; ST900-267-24 required for gas applications | 4 |
| Relief valve setting | 15 psi above regulator setting | 4 |
| Mounting cap screw torque | 40-45 ft-lb (54-61 Nm) | 4 |
| Drive housing cap screw torque | 28 ft-lb (38 Nm) | 4 |
| Clutch screw torque | 90 ft-lb (122 Nm) with thread-locking compound | 19 |
| Starter assembly cap screw torque | 60 ft-lb (81.4 Nm) in 20 ft-lb steps (p4); other pages give 55 and 50 ft-lb | 4 |
| Motor housing oil fill | 300 ml (about 1 pint) C32 grade turbine oil through the side plug hole | 18 |
| Exhaust cover oil fill | 15 ml grade C3 / C32 turbine oil at the plug marked 'oil here' | 2 |
| Splined shaft lubricant | Ingersoll Rand No. 130 grease on both end splines | 16 |
| Oil change interval | Annually or every 500 starts | 18 |
| Clutch replacement | After 1500 starts | 18 |
| Barring over the engine | 1/4 in hex socket in the rotor shaft end, behind a 1/4 in NPT plug | 4 |
| Cranking limit | If no start after 30 seconds of cranking, check engine starting, ignition and fuel systems | 2 |
| Bench test pressures | Run test 90 psi (6.2 bar / 620 kPa) through 3/8 in line; leak test 20 psi (1.38 bar / 138 kPa) for 30 s | 19 |
TS700 models, maximum supply pressure and pinion data
| Model | Max supply pressure (psi/kPa) | No. of teeth | Diametral pitch | Pitch diameter | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS725GZAA-RE | 225/1551 | 24 | 20/40 | 1.2 | 30 |
| TS725GZAB-RE | 225/1551 | 24 | 20/40 | 1.2 | 30 |
| TS799GBAB-L | 90/620 | 24 | 20/40 | 1.2 | 30 |
| TS799GBAD-L | 90/620 | 16 | 20/30 | 0.8 | 30 |
| TS799GBAA-L | 90/620 | 24 | 20/40 | 1.2 | 30 |
| TS725GBEE-LE | 225/1551 | 24 | 20/30 | 1.2 | 30 |
| TS725GBDE-LE | 225/1551 | 24 | 20/30 | 1.2 | 30 |
| TS725GZAA-RE | 175/1206 | 24 | 20/40 | 1.2 | 30 |
| TS725NSPM-0005 | 225/1551 | 13 | 8/16 | 1.625 | 30 |
| TS760GCAE-L | 150/1034 | 24 | 20/30 | 1.2 | 30 |
TS700 maintenance schedule by number of starts
| Starts | Component | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Every 500 | C3 turbine oil | Change |
| Every 500 | All external cap screws | Check torque |
| Every 500 | Strainer | Check element |
| 1500, 3000 | Clutch TS700-359 | Change |
| 1500, 3000 | Rear bearing SS875-399 | Change |
| 1500, 3000 | Front bearing SS875-278 | Change |
| 1500, 3000 | Seal TS700-54 | Change |
| 1500, 3000 | O-rings Y327-158 and Y327-123 | Change |
| 1500, 3000 | Bearing TS700-22 | Change |
Models Covered
Model codes as printed in the document. Linked codes go to the matching Ingersoll Rand starter in our catalog.
TS725NSPM-0005 TS725GZAA-RE TS725GZAB-RE TS725GBEE-LE TS725GBDE-LE TS760GCAE-L TS799GBAA-L TS799GBAB-L TS799GBAD-L
Service Kits and Part Numbers
| Part number | Description | Page |
|---|---|---|
| TS725R-A53A | Motor assembly, 725 RH rotation, A ratio | 13 |
| TS725R-A53B | Motor assembly, 725 RH rotation, B ratio | 13 |
| TS725L-A53A | Motor assembly, 725 LH rotation, A ratio | 13 |
| TS725L-A53B | Motor assembly, 725 LH rotation, B ratio | 13 |
| TS750R-A53A | Motor assembly, 750 RH rotation, A ratio | 13 |
| TS750R-A53B | Motor assembly, 750 RH rotation, B ratio | 13 |
| TS750L-A53B | Motor assembly, 750 LH rotation, B ratio | 13 |
| TS799R-A53A | Motor assembly, 799 RH rotation, A ratio | 13 |
| TS799R-A53B | Motor assembly, 799 RH rotation, B ratio | 13 |
| TS799L-A53A | Motor assembly, 799 LH rotation, A ratio | 13 |
| TS799L-A53B | Motor assembly, 799 LH rotation, B ratio | 13 |
| ST700-350 | Exhaust kit (directional housing exhaust) | 13 |
| TS725S-A40 | Motor housing assembly | 13 |
| ST700-K166 | Inlet flange kit (flange, mounting bolts, lock washers) | 13 |
| TS700-359 | Clutch | 14 |
| SS875-399 | Rear bearing | 14 |
| SS875-278 | Front bearing | 14 |
| TS700-54 | Shaft seal | 14 |
| TS875-300 | Drive housing | 14 |
| TS700-108A | Planet frame, A ratio | 14 |
| TS700-108B | Planet frame, B ratio | 14 |
| TS700-300-B | Flange, B | 14 |
| TS700-300-C | Flange, C | 14 |
| TS700-300-D | Flange, D | 14 |
| TS700-300-E | Flange, E | 14 |
| ST900-267-24 | Strainer for 1-1/2 in lines (required for gas) | 2 |
| ST900-267-32 | Strainer for 2 in lines | 4 |
| ST900-267-64 | Strainer for 4 in lines | 4 |
| SMB-618 | Starter control valve (brass, air) | 7 |
| SMBG-618 | Starter control valve (chrome, gas) | 7 |
Confirm part numbers against the serial and model plate of your starter. For any part not listed in our catalog, send us the number.
Installing and mounting the starter (Overview)
- Make all piping leak-proof, clean and free of stress from vibration, heat or unsupported weight.
- Fit a strainer in each starter inlet line and seal threads with SMB-441 sealant.
- In gas installations, pipe the starter, relief valve and control valve exhausts to a safe location.
- If supply pressure exceeds the nameplate rating, add a regulator ahead of the relay valve, with a relief valve set 15 psi above it if the regulator is not relieving.
- Coat the driving spline with automatic transmission fluid and mount the starter, torquing the mounting cap screws to 40-45 ft-lb (54-61 Nm).
An outline only. Follow the full procedure, torque values and safety warnings in the document (from page 4).
Test and inspection after assembly (Overview)
- Turn the splined shaft by hand in the rotation direction; it should turn freely.
- Turn it the other way through 12 to 15 turns; it is stiffer but must not bind.
- Confirm the orientation against the marks or installation drawing.
- Run the starter in a vise on 90 psi (6.2 bar) through a 3/8 in line and check direction of rotation.
- Submerge the starter in a non-flammable bubble liquid and apply 20 psi (1.38 bar) for 30 seconds; no bubbles should appear.
An outline only. Follow the full procedure, torque values and safety warnings in the document (from page 19).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a TS700 turbine starter run on natural gas?
Yes. The manual describes the TS700 as designed for air or gas operation, and requires that all exhausts be piped to a safe location in gas installations.
How much oil does a TS700 starter take?
About 300 ml (roughly 1 pint) of C32 grade turbine oil goes in through the motor housing side plug, plus 15 ml at the exhaust cover plug.
How often should TS700 oil and clutch be serviced?
Change the oil annually or every 500 starts; the clutch (TS700-359) is replaced after 1500 starts along with the bearings, seal and O-rings listed in the schedule.
How do I bar over the engine with a TS700 starter?
Remove the 1/4 in NPT plug from the directional exhaust housing to reach a 1/4 in hex socket in the rotor shaft, which can be used to turn the engine.
What is the maximum supply pressure for TS700 models?
It depends on the model: the ordering table lists 225 psi for most TS725 models, 175 psi for one TS725GZAA-RE entry, 150 psi for TS760GCAE-L and 90 psi for the TS799 models.
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 P7170, No. 03540739, Edition 1 (copyright 1995). 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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