Team SILK SX28-72, Instruction Manual

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SX28-72 Flange Facing Machine
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SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 INTRODUCTION
The following information sets out recommendations for the maintenance of this equipment.
Periodic maintenance, when carried out as specified, will help to prevent premature failure of
the equipment. Should a component fail or its operation become suspect the equipment
should not be used until the fault has been rectified.
7.2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance tasks are those required to help prevent premature failure of the
equipment. It is recommended that all the tasks should be carried out when specified.
PERIOD TASK
Daily when in use or on
completion of a job
Clean the equipment.
Check all components are present (refer to packing list in
Section 5.2.1) and in good working order.
Check for correct operation of all the control devices.
Check all fasteners are properly tight.
Check and adjust gib strips, (toolpost and carriage). Nil
play but free moving.
Grind the cutting tools
Wipe all components with a small amount of light machine
oil
Check the condition of all lifting equipment/ features
Weekly when in use Complete the daily tasks.
Check bearings. Grease and adjust. Adjust or renew as
required.
Grease with general purpose molybdenum grease.
Check main bearing. Refer to manufacturer's literature.
Check the drive motor, bearings, gears and vanes for
wear/damage, see manufacturer’s literature in Appendix D