TM 9-3418-200-14 & P
LUBRICATION OF SHAPER
Automatic lubrication of the bull gear, ram, rocker arm shoe and other important bearings is provided by an automatic
pump which circulates oil through tubes leading from the oil reservoir in the base of the shaper to the various bearings. Oil
holes are provided for manual lubrication of other bearings. Before operating the shaper, always make sure the oil
reservoir is filled to the level indicated and the pump is circulating the oil properly.
OIL RESERVOIR
To fill the oil reservoir, remove cover plate E , figure 60, and oil level plug F . Pour oil in until it starts to run out of oil level
hole. About one quart will be required. Use medium weight machine oil Saybolt Universal viscosity approximately 200
seconds at 100 F. Do not use automobile engine oil or other oil which may contain a detergent. When oil in reservoir
becomes dirty, remove drain plug G, (fig. 61), drain and flush thoroughly, replace drain plug and fill reservoir with fresh oil.
OIL PUMP
The oil pump is properly adjusted at the factory and no readjustment should be made as long as it functions properly.
However, if flow of oil is excessive or insufficient, adjust as follows:
1. Fill reservoir with correct grade of fresh oil.
2. Set shaper for maximum stroke at slowest speed.
3. Let shaper run idle for 30 minutes.
4. Recheck flow of oil and if necessary regulate with flow adjusting valves directly opposite opening H in shaper
column. Use a screwdriver to turn valves. Valves are in maximum open position when screwdriver slot is vertical.
MANUAL LUBRICATION
All shafts, flat bearing surfaces, feed screws and other bearings not lubricated automatically should be oiled manually at
regular intervals as indicated in chart below. Same oil as specified for the oil reservoir may be used.
LUBRICATION CHART (fig. 60 and 61)
KEY
DESCRIPTION
PERIOD
A
Ways, shafts, feed screws, machined
Daily or before each period of use
surfaces
B
Countershaft and Belt Tension Release
Once each week
Cam
C
Motor
Follow motor manufacturer's
instructions
Y5430 1 RXM 11-54
Printed - U S A.
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