Support Frame Lubrication
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Remove the three lock knobs and shearing
support frame from the machine.
3.
Turn the support frame over, remove the two
hold-down screws, then thoroughly clean the
threads of the screws, lock rings, and nuts
(see Figure 51).
Hold-Down Screws
Figure 51. Back side of shearing support frame.
4.
Brush a light coat of multi-purpose automo-
tive-grade grease onto the threads, then re-
install the hold-down screws.
G0646/G0647 50/65 Ton Ironworker
Leadscrew and
Beveled Gears
5.
Thoroughly clean the threads of the
leadscrew, beveled gears, and leadscrew nut
(see Figures 51–52).
Leadscrew Nut
Figure 52. Shearing support frame leadscrew
nut.
6.
Brush a light coat of multi-purpose auto-
motive-grade grease onto the threads and
gears, then re-install the support frame on
the machine.
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