
Original Instructions: 001059 DRAFT
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Twin-Axis
Sheathing Saw: Maintenance
Adding and Changing Gearbox Oil
Check the oil in the carriage and conveyor gearboxes once every month (one
shift) or every two weeks (two shifts). When additional oil is needed, use the oil
recommended in Table 5-2 or a comparable type.
Table 5-2: Oil Used by the Manufacturer
Drain and refill the oil
every month (one shift) or two
weeks (two shifts)
. See Figure 5-3 for the location of the
oil level and oil drain plug.
The approximate amount of oil is listed in Table 5-3. This
amount of oil should be enough to reach the oil level bolt,
shown in Figure 5-3.
Table 5-3: Approximate Oil Fill Level
Attribute
standard
ISO viscosity
VG680 SYN-FG-PG
Oil type
Synthetic, polyalkylene glycol
Ambient temperature
-4° to 176°F (-20° to 80°C)
Manufacturer / type
Mobil Glygoyle 680
Motor(s)
quarts
liters
Carriage
.058
.054
Conveyor
.100
.094
Hex key set
Socket wrench
set
Oil
Funnel with
soft plastic
tubing
Container for
used oil
Figure 5-3: Oil Level
Plug and Oil Drain
Level
Plug
Drain
Plug