Powermatic PF3-JR operating instructions Lubrication, Gearbox

The mating parts of the arm cone and swivel cone should be kept clean. See Figure 21. When disassembling any of the cones from the stock feeder, wipe off both mating parts with a clean rag before re-assembling. NOTE: These cones are subject to high torques and it may be necessary to periodically re-tighten the lock handles until the cone surfaces become securely seated.

Lubrication

Gearbox

The Stock Feeder is shipped with oil installed in the gearbox. Occasionally check the oil level and add oil if necessary. The oil level should be approximately 1-1/2” deep; that is, about 1” from the rim of the hole. Completely drain and refill the oil every 1,000 working hours, or every 6 months, with a good quality gear oil.

To change the oil:

1.Loosen the screw (A, Figure 5) which holds the feeder body to the horizontal arm.

2.Carefully remove the feeder body from the horizontal arm.

3.Unscrew and remove the oil cap (identified in Figure 22) and turn the feeder body upside down to completely drain the oil. (NOTE: Always dispose of used oil properly.)

4.Turn feeder body right side up, and pour new oil into the fill hole, until it is about 1” from the rim.

5.Re-install the oil cap (Figure 22).

Rollers

Each of the three rollers has a grease fitting (Figure 23) located in the hub center. Use a grease gun to insert a good quality, all-purpose grease into these fittings every 200 working hours, or every 30 days.

Figure 21

Figure 22

Figure 23

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