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G0550/G0551 15" Planer
Figure 24. Gearbox oil drain point.
Figure 23. Gearbox fill point.
Worm Gear—The worm gear should be inspect-
ed monthly and lubricated when needed.
Remove the worm gear box to inspect. See parts
diagram for location.
Chain—The table height adjustment chain
should be inspected monthly and lubricated when
needed. A good quality bicycle chain lubricant
works well for periodic lubrication.
Gear Box—Gear box oil should be drained after
the first 20 hours of operation. See Figure 23 &
24. Replace with 80W-90 gear oil. Inspect levels
periodically and change yearly. Replace gear oil
more frequently under heavy use. Fill until oil
reaches the top of the filler plug port for correct oil
level.
Drive Chain—The drive chain should be inspect-
ed and lubricated monthly. Check the sprocket,
the chain and the cotter pin during inspection.
Use a general purpose grease. Some chains will
have master links instead of cotter pins.
Feed Rollers—The infeed/outfeed pressure
setscrews double as lubrication ports for the
rollers. See Figure 25. Add 1-2 drops of light
machine oil to all ports before each use. Daily
lubrication of the feed rollers is crucial to the oper-
ation of your planer. Lubricate before start-up.
Apply a light oil, making sure that the lubricant
penetrates the bearing.
Figure 25. Feed roller lubrication points.