Page 46 KM3000 KM4000 Operating Manual
5.2 APPROVED LUBRICANTS
CLIMAX recommends using the following lubricants at the locations indicated.
Failure to use the appropriate lubricants can result in damage and premature
machine wear.
Disconnect the machine from power before servicing the machine.
Before servicing the machine with any of the lubricants in Table 5-2,
consult the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Avoid damage, premature machine wear, and protect your warranty by
using only approved lubricants.
Periodically
Inspect the chain links and lightly coat with LPS1 or LPS2 to prevent
corrosion.
Section 5.3.3 on page 48
Lubricate the leadscrew. Section 5.3.2 on page 48
After 72 hours of operation, do the following:
• Replace the filter cartridge.
• Check the heat exchanger for leaks.
• Clean the filler/breather.
Section 5.3.10 on
page 50
Repack the gearbox every 500 hours. Section 5.3.5 on page 48
Repack the gear case every six months or 500 hours with one ounce of
gear grease.
Section 5.3.8 on page 49
After 100 hours of operation, inspect the brushes. Section 5.3.8 on page 49
Check periodically that air pressure is 80 psi (5.5 bar.) Section 5.3.9 on page 49
TABLE 5-1. MAINTENANCE INTERVALS AND TASKS
Interval Task Reference
TABLE 5-2. KM3000/KM4000 APPROVED LUBRICANTS
Lubricant Brand Application Area
Gear grease Mobil Mobilith SHC 220 Gearbox gears, thrust bearings
Light oil LPS1™ or LPS2™ Unpainted surfaces
Cutting oil UNOCAL KOOLKUT Tool bits, workpiece
Anti-seize Jet Lube 550 Cutting bit set screw in quill