Lubrication - Tektronix Phaser 360 Service Manual

Lubrication

Tools and supplies required
Light oil
Grease 006-7997-00
In general, all of the printer's bearings and motors are lifetime
factory-lubricated. However, over time and under certain extreme operating
conditions, oil and grease may dry out, causing squeaks and rumbling noises in
the printer. Look for fine metal particles — a clear sign of an old or worn
bearing. Replace the bearing or the assembly it is a part of.
A drop of oil or grease on a noisy bushing will quiet a noisy printer. Too much
lubrication can get into the paper path and attract dust, so apply lubrication
sparingly.
Lubricate the following only when needed:
Bushings: Apply a drop of light oil to a bushing if it is noisy or
running dry.
Plastic gear train: This gear train from the process motor to the
paper-feed module requires only a small amount of white grease for
noise reduction purposes. Apply grease sparingly so that it does not
fling off of the gears when they turn. You need only to apply a dab of
grease to a single gear and the grease will migrate throughout the
entire gear train.
White (nylon) plastic bearings and cams: No lubrication required.
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