Table Height Chain & Sprockets
The table leadscrews are synchronized by the table height chain and sprockets located under- neath the base of the planer. Remove the front and rear cabinet panels to access these parts (see Figure 30). Use shop rags and mineral spir- its to clean away debris and grime, then brush on
alight coat of
Figure 30. Table height chain and sprockets as
viewed from underneath the base.
Drive Chain & Sprockets
The infeed and outfeed rollers receive the trans- ferred power from the cutterhead through the drive chain system on the right side of the machine, as shown in Figure 31.
Remove the table height handwheel and the safety covers attached to the inside of the drive chain cover, then remove the cover to access these parts.
Use shop rags and mineral spirits to clean away any debris and grime, then brush on a light coat of
Figure 31. Drive chain and sprockets.
Gearbox Oil
The gearbox oil should be changed after the first 20 hours of operation to clear away any debris inside the gearbox, then changed annually there- after.
Although it is not necessary to remove the drive chain cover to access the fill and drain plugs, it is more convenient to do so (see Figures
Drain Plug