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Caring for the Instrument
4.
Slide the tuning slides back and forth sev-
eral times to distribute the grease evenly.
Tuning Slide
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Rotary Valve Maintenance
1.
Apply some rotor oil to the rotary valve
through the slide receiver end.
2.
Remove the rotary valve cap and apply a
small amount of rotor spindle oil to the
center of the rotary valve and the area sup-
porting the shaft.
3.
Also apply small amounts of rotor spindle
oil to the rotor rotation shaft and its re-
ceiver. After applying oil, close the valve
cap and move the lever a few times to dis-
tribute the oil evenly.
Apply
oil here
Rotary
* The rotary valve is a precision crafted part.
Attempting to remove the valve in an
improper manner will cause damage.
4.
Apply some lever oil to the lever mecha-
nism.
Lever
rotary valve cap
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