Consew 210 - Rotating Hook Lubrication Control; Adjusting Oil Flow to Hook; Verifying Oil Supply; Oil Pump Cleaning

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The olf supply for the rotating hook can be
controlled through adjustment of the needle
valve
"V" at the underside of the machine bed
(Fig. 3). While this valve is adjusted at the
factory to feed the correct <UllOtlntof lubricant,
operating
conditions may require either an in-
crease or a decrease in the oil flow to the hook.
To determine the amount of oil supplied to the
hook, hold a piece o.f tissue or similar paper
under the hook and operate n:1achine. After a
very brief period of operation a slight trace
of oil should become visible on the paper. If
not, check flow and adjustment of needle valve.
Also, remove from on screen
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'S'' at bottom of
oil pump ·~o~' any accumulation of lint or other
foreign matter, at the same time Hft the mag~
net from the rim of the on pump, wipe it clean
and replace it.
Fig. 3
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