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In the event that it is necessary to remove the pallet lever
and escape wheel, illustrations are included showing this opera
tion, indicating removal and replacement.
Timex has found through long and careful research the best
method of cleaning the movement is with only the forementioned
parts removed (i. e. with barrel and mainspring in place). The
cleaning method, while removing any contamination from the
movement will also remove oil from the train holes and bearings.
Since the mainspring is not capped, oil will also be removed from
this area and re-oiling is required.
In the case of the barrel, special holes are provided to ac
complish this. For the self-wind movement, it is essential that
oil be applied to the slipping tail of the mainspring to ensure
correa function.
It is seldom necessary to remove other parts except those
mentioned. However, these parts must always be removed for
movement cleaning.
Research and development are continually in progress, in
vestigating new materials, new processes, etc. As these new fea
tures become thoroughly tested under simulated long term field
conditions, they will be introduced into the movement as part
of the Timex program, to ensure that latest technical develop
ments are incorporated in these products.
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