A lubrication technician notices that oil analysis results for a gearbox show a sudden spike in iron particle count. Which corrective action should be prioritized first?
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A
Change the lubricant immediately without further investigation
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B
Increase the oil change frequency as a preventive measure
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C
Perform a follow-up sample to confirm the trend before escalating
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D
Shut down the equipment and replace all bearings