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ROLLER CHAINS
FIG. 43: Apply oil to the roller chains (1) every four to six
hours.
Roller chains must be lubricated frequently to keep their
high efficiency and to give long, problem free service.
Operating conditions, dirt and temperatures, amount of
power made, speed of chain, and lubrication can all
change the life of a chain. Severe conditions will require
more frequent maintenance. See the Specifications
section for the correct lubricant.
To correctly lubricate the chain joints, oil must go into the
spaces between the side bars. A layer of oil must be kept
between the roller and bushings to keep the chain free
and flexible. When a roller chain becomes stiff, the roller
chain must first be soaked and washed in solvent to
loosen and remove the dirt and corrosion from the joints.
The roller chain must be soaked at least eight hours in oil
so the lubricant can go between the rollers and the
bushings.
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WARNING: Never
lubricate chains or belts while the machine
is running.
FIG. 44: When using spring clip connectors (1), always
install the spring clip with the open end of the clip trailing
the direction of chain travel (2) to prevent accidental
removal or loss of the spring clip.
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