SECTION 5 : MAINTENANCE
Schedule
For optimum performance from the machine, fol- low this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.
Daily Check:
•Loose mounting bolts.
•Any other unsafe condition.
Weekly Maintenance:
•Clean machine.
•Lubricate gears.
•Lubricate roller bushings.
Cleaning
Cleaning the Model T25688 is relatively easy. Periodically wipe down the rollers to remove dust and
Treat all unpainted metal surfaces with quality metal protectants like SLipit®, or Boeshield®
Lubrication
Roller Gears
Lift the gear guard cover and apply a dab of white lithium grease to the upper roller gears (see Figure 32). Rotate the hand crank several times in both directions to distribute the grease to both gears, then wipe away any excess and close the cover.
Gears
Adjustment Screws
(2 of 4)
Figure 32. Gears and adjustment screws.
Roller Bushings
Use an oil can to apply a few drops of light machine oil to the brass bushings at either end of the three rollers (see Figure 33). Rotate the hand crank several times in both directions to distribute the oil, then wipe away any excess.
Roller
Bushings
