Maintenance
Continuous maintenance
Maintenance
LX25 4/8/21
5-55
5
Ensure that the sweepers are in contact with the rails, and that they are not clogged with
Clean rails to remove any sawdust and sap buildup
after every use
. Use a light-grade
sandpaper or emery cloth to sand off any rust or other adhering particles from the rails.
5.2 General maintenance
Daily
(8 hours of operation)
Check engine/motor oil. (See engine/ motor manual.)
Clean rails, carriages, and sweepers.
Inspect the mill for any defective part.
Weekly
(40 hours of operation)
Remove sawdust from the track roller housings.
NOTE: Do not lubricate the rail sweepers. It may will cause saw
-
dust to stick to the rails.
Open the blade wheel housing cover and brush any sawdust buildup from the hous
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ing.
FIG. 5-1
100B-026
Rollers
Sweeper
Rails