Brother LX-1200, Service Manual

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6.1 Lubrication
After the parts of 6.1.3 are replaced, apply lubricant to the positions indicated in 6.1.3
Lubrication Positions below. If only one of a pair of touching parts is replaced, lubricant
remains on the other part and no further lubrication is required. If both of a pair of
touching parts is replaced, lubricant must be applied to the indicated position.
6.1.1 Table of Lubricants
Use the lubricants designated below. The codes in the table below are used in the
descriptions in section 6.1.3.
Code Lubricant Name
E Epinoc grease #1
S Silicon grease KS64F
6.1.2 Precautions during Lubrication
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Do not apply lubricant to parts other than the specified parts. The lubricant may
adversely affect plastic parts or PCBs.
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Take care not to apply too much lubricant, which can then drip onto other parts. As
a guideline, apply a drop the size of a grain of rice.
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Apply lubricant to contacting areas or sliding surfaces of each part at the designated
position.
6.1.3 Lubrication Positions
S
Chassis
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Idle gear B shaft (4 positions)
Gear holder
Fig. 6.1-1 Idle Gear B Shaft