Maintenance & Alignment
Checking the Rollers
5
5-6 EGdoc091010 Maintenance & Alignment
5.4 Checking the Rollers
1. Check the feed rollers every 8 hours of operation. Remove any dirt or debris from the rollers. Make
sure they spin freely, without much play. Replace the spring-loaded feed rollers as needed.
2. Check the press rollers every 8 hours of operation. Clean any debris or sap buildup from the rollers
with a wire brush. Replace the press roller bearings if there is any play in the rollers.
5.5 Lubrication
1. Clean any debris from the blade drive shaft and every 8 hours of operation. Use a soft cloth to apply
a dry graphite daily to ensure resistance-free motion and to prevent surface corrosion.
2. Lubricate the blade shaft bearings every 200 hours of operation with one to two pumps of
lithium-based grease such as Shell Alvania No. 3. Do not overgrease.
3. Lubricate the anti-kickback shaft pivots every 200 hours of operation with a high-quality lithium-based
grease such as Shell Alvania No. 3.
4. Lubricate the press roller bearings every 200 hours of operation with a high-quality lithium-based
grease such as Shell Alvania No. 3.
5. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the surfaces and threads of the blade arbors and locking nuts every
FIG. 5-4
Chain Tension
Adjustment Nut
Locking Nut
Adjustment Bolt
8
8
8
200
200
200
A/R
To Next Page
Loading...
