Stuffing Box Lubrication

3-12 Stuffing Box Lubrication (figure 3-4)

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 square-head setscrew in

the pulley.

c. Unscrew

the

stuffing

box

cap

clockwise;

the

cap

has

left-hand

threads.

d. Pull off the stuffing box gland.

e. Apply several drops of oil (OE-30) 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 (left-hand threads). Tighten the cap and then

back it off one-half 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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