Challenge CHAMPION 305 TC, Instructions And Parts Manual

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10.0 Lubrication
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10.0 Lubrication
A clean, lubricated machine will cut more accurately, run longer, with less downtime, and fewer
repairs.
Schedule lubrication maintenance both early in the day and early in the week. This allows the
lubricants to work into the machine. Lubrication at the end of the day or week allows the lubricants to
run off without any benefit to the machine.
Clean off dirty, excess grease. Clean accumulated dust off valves, hoses, and connections. Dust
build-up increases operating temperatures and causes premature wear of all hydraulic components.
Oil and grease WEEKLY as described below.
When necessary, send the knife down by choosing “MAINTENANCE” and then “KNIFE CHANGE” on
the TC touch screen. Select “Knife Adjust Mode” then press and hold both cut buttons until the knife
and clamp reach the table. Now release the buttons (the knife and clamp should stay down).
DISCONNECT THE POWER AND LOCK IT OUT, (See Power Lockout Procedure on pg. 5).
Most moving parts require lubrication. Remove all panel covers and look for all oil locations (marked
with red paint). Make sure oil holes are not plugged and lubricate with a 30 weight oil. See the
photos below for critical locations (not all locations are illustrated here). Notice that some are oil
locations and some are grease points. Wipe off old and excess grease. Use a National Lubricating
Grease Institute No. 1 consistency, extreme pressure grease.
Replace all guards before operating. Never operate cutter with any
guards removed.
GREASE
OIL
Backgauge leadscrew (oil):
Figure 15