July 2003

Text Box: R. H. Sheppard’s Oil (Fluid) Specifications for Sheppard Power Steering Gears Page 14 of the Sheppard power steering manual on oil specifications states the following: “The lubricant in the power steering system is the medium by which hydraulic pressures are applied and relieved, under control, to effect steering assist.” “In addition the lubricant also lubricates moving parts and dissipates heat which reduces efficiency and accelerates wear. It is of the utmost importance to use a lubricant specified and approved by R. H. Sheppard, Co. Inc., in the Sheppard Steering Gear. “The Sheppard Gear requires the use of 10W-40 (AP SD – SE) motor oil. Highway vehicles should have the oil changed twice a year or every 50,000 miles. Off highway vehicles will require more frequent change intervals.” “The Series 5 and Series 6 steering gears may be operated with ATF, GM power steering fluid or Dexron. Motor oil is preferred. See Vehicle Manufacturer’s Recommendations.” (Continued on page 3)

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Text Box: POLICY CHANGES FREIGHT Prepaid freight is offered on all stockorders of $2,000 or more (excluding core charges). (See options under PB1.4A) Prepaid freight is offered on all core returns of 1000 pounds or more. (Minimum weight is 1000 pounds). (See options under PB1.4A) Core Returns must be shipped class 50 or class 60. Distributors must call BAB to obtain a CRM# (Core Return Memo #) which authorizes the core return. A minimum of four (4) core returns are required per calendar year in order to maintain Master Distributor Pricing. Section 2.4 BAB reserves the right to increase a distributor’s pricing by 5% if BAB has not received at least one core return by June of each year and by an additional 5% at year end if a distributor fails to meet the minimum number of (4) four annual core returns. Section 8. BAB will add a $7.50 shipping and handling charge to each UPS shipment. NOTE: It is costly and time consuming for us to pull and shipping only one or two items at a time. (continued on page 2) (continued from page 1)

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