Maintenance
Continuous maintenance
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Maintenance LX25 8/25/21 5-1
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
Shut down the sawmill and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before removing any
guards and covers. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
5.1 Continuous maintenance
Rails, rollers, and sweepers
Proper maintenance of the sawmill carriage rollers and rails is critical for smooth operation of the sawmill. Prevent cor-
rosion that causes pitting and scaling on the rail surfaces which results in rough cuts or jerky feed movement.
Keep track rails free of rust. Formation of rust on the track rail can cause rapid deterioration of the track
rail's surface.
Lubricate the rails by wiping them with white lithium grease. Lubrication will help protect the rails from corrosive elements such
as rain and/or moisture from nearby bodies of saltwater (if applicable). This lubrication is essential to maintaining the integrity of
the rails and rollers and to achieve long service life.
Ensure that the sweepers are in contact with the rails,
and that they are not clogged with sawdust. (See FIG.
5-1 .)
Clean rails to remove any sawdust and sap buildup
after every use. Use a light-grade sandpaper or emery
cloth to sand off any rust or other adhering particles
from the rails.
5.2 General maintenance
Daily (8 hours of operation)
Check engine/motor oil. (See engine/
motor manual.)
Clean rails, carriages, and sweepers.
Inspect the mill for any defective part.
Weekly (40 hours of operation)
Remove sawdust from the track roller
housings.
NOTE: Do not lubricate the rail
sweepers. It may will cause
sawdust to stick to the rails.
Open the blade wheel housing cover and brush any sawdust buildup from the housing.
Monthly (160 hours of operation)
Grease the lift cables on both sides of the sawhead with white lithium grease. (See FIG. 5-2 .)
5.3 Engine maintenance
Refer to the manufacturer’s engine manuals for maintenance.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Rollers
Sweeper
Rails
FIG. 5-1
FIG. 5-2
Grease
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