312 Stuffing Box Lubrication (figure 34)
Every three months, lubricate the stuffing box as follows:
a. Lift up and pull out the end panel on the left side of the washer.
b. Remove the drive pulley by unscrewing one squarehead setscrew in
the pulley.
c. Unscrew the stuffing box cap clockwise; the cap has lefthand
threads.
d. Pull off the stuffing box gland.
e. Apply several drops of oil (OE30) to the packing.
NOTE:
Do not overlubricate. Wipe off all excess oil. Never pack the
stuffing box with grease.
f. Place the stuffing box gland on the roller shaft and screw the
stuffing box cap into place (lefthand threads). Tighten the cap and then
back it off onehalf turn on adjustment.
g. Fasten the drive pulley to roller shaft with the squarehead
setscrew.
h. Hang the end panel between the legs on the left side of the washer.
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