Tool Lubrication – Cont’d
MANUAL LUBRICATION
Manual Lubrication is a simple method recommended for low
volume tool use where there is a qualified technician available
to service the tool. The manual lubrication process is as
follows:
1.
Add one drop of Hydraulic Oil* inside the air fitting on the
tool (Fig. 18).
2.
Add one drop of Hydraulic Oil* to the O.D. of the Nose
Piston (Fig. 18).
3.
Cycle the tool 4-5 times to circulate the oil and wipe off any
excess.
4.
Check the tool periodically for signs of improper lubrication
(See “LUBRICATION INDICATORS”).
*Note: Use only Emhart specified Hydraulic Oil.
Note: When manually lubricating the tool, DO NOT add
oil or grease to the Indexing Mechanism as this may
cause the mechanism to gum up with debris and not
function properly.
Figure 18:
Manual Lubrication.
LUBRICATION INDICATORS
Indication
Remedy
Not Enough
Lubrication
a.
Dry, black film present on the Nose Piston.
b.
Tool makes unusual noises when cycled.
Inline Method:
Increase the oil drip setting on the
lubricator.
Manual Method:
Increase the lubrication frequency.
Too Much
Lubrication
a.
Muffler filter material turns yellow with oil.
Inline Method:
Reduce the oil drip setting on the
lubricator or go to a smaller lubricator if necessary.
Manual Method:
Reduce the lubrication frequency.
Oil Check
OIL LEVEL CHECK
For optimal tool performance, the oil level of the tool should be
checked at regular intervals per the Preventative Maintenance
schedule.
1.
To check the oil level, turn off and disconnect the air
supply from the tool.
2.
Remove the Fill Plug on the back of the tool handle, taking
care not to damage the Fill Plug O-ring.
3.
Place your thumb over the oil port and gently rock the tool
to release any potential air trapped in the tool through the
Fill Plug port (Fig. 19).
4.
Remove your thumb and check the oil level.
5.
If the level is low, add the specified Hydraulic Oil so that
the oil covers more than ½ of the threads in the Fill Port
(Fig. 19).
Note: Use only Emhart specified Hydraulic Oil (see the
“Specifications” section).
6.
Repeat steps 1 thru 5 until the oil level is adequate.
7.
Replace the Fill Plug taking care not to damage the Fill
Plug O-ring.
OIL FILL LEVEL
Figure 19:
Oil Level check.
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