Powermatic 3-Roll Powered Stock Feeder PF3-JR - Manual (Page 17)

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The mating parts of the arm cone and swivel
cone should be kept clean. See Figure 21.
When disassembling any of the cones from the
stock feeder, wipe off both mating parts with a
clean rag before re-assembling. NOTE: These
cones are subject to high torques and it may be
necessary to periodically re-tighten the lock
handles until the cone surfaces become
securely seated.
Lubrication
Gearbox
The Stock Feeder is shipped with oil installed in
the gearbox. Occasionally check the oil level
and add oil if necessary. The oil level should be
approximately 1-1/2” deep; that is, about 1” from
the rim of the hole. Completely drain and refill
the oil every 1,000 working hours, or every 6
months, with a good quality gear oil.
To change the oil:
1. Loosen the screw (A, Figure 5) which holds
the feeder body to the horizontal arm.
2. Carefully remove the feeder body from the
horizontal arm.
3. Unscrew and remove the oil cap (identified
in Figure 22) and turn the feeder body
upside down to completely drain the oil.
(NOTE: Always dispose of used oil
properly.)
4. Turn feeder body right side up, and pour
new oil into the fill hole, until it is about 1”
from the rim.
5. Re-install the oil cap (Figure 22).
Rollers
Each of the three rollers has a grease fitting
(Figure 23) located in the hub center. Use a
grease gun to insert a good quality, all-purpose
grease into these fittings every 200 working
hours, or every 30 days.
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23