GBC MS5 User Manual
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F.300-B/MS-5 DRILL/JULY 2000
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Monthly
1.
Oil the table height adjusting knob shaft with a light
machine oil. Wipe off excess oil.
2.
Check the hydraulic oil supply for the proper level.
This check is made by removing the rear panel
and removing the dip stick/plug (pg. 8, fig. 3). The
oil should be visible on the dip stick but no higher
than
1
/
2
“ up from the bottom when cool. This al-
lows for expansion of the oil when hot. Use only
one of the recommended oils or an ISO VG 100
Hydraulic Fluid equivalent. Oils other than the rec-
ommended type will cause seals, cups and O-rings
to deteriorate. See Chart & CAUTION.
Yearly
1.
Check all adjustments.
2.
Tighten all screws.
3.
Change hydraulic oil in reservoir. Oil may have to
be changed more often if contamination of any kind
gets in the oil.
Hydraulic
Through normal use, hydraulic systems gum up and
seals wear. Signs of wear are hydraulic leaks and er-
ratic operation of the vertical speed. Check with your
Authorized Challenge Dealer for a current repair and/
or replacement policy.
Drill Heads
Through normal use, bearings will wear and need re-
placing. Signs of wear are excessive noise, heat, or
loose spindles.
Recommended Oils
Oil Name
Distributor
Rykon No. 100
AMOCO
Duro AW Oil 465
Arco
AW Machine Oil 100
Chevron
Pacemaker XD No. 100
Citgo
CAUTION: NEVER USE Automatic
Transmission oil or brake fluid as a
substitute! Oils other than the recom-
mended type will cause seals, cups and O-rings
to deteriorate. Unsafe operating conditions will
result.
Super Hydraulic 100
Conoco
Nuto H-100
Exxon
Harmony 100 AW
Gulf
HO 2A Hydraulic Oil
Lubriplate
DTE No. 18
Mobil
Pennzoil AW 100
Pennzoil
Magnus A Oil 215
Phillips
Tellus 100
Shell
Energol HLP 100
Sohio
Industron 100
Std. Oil Indiana/Boron
Sunvis 851 WR
Sunoco
Rando HD 100
Texaco
Unax AW 100
Union Oil Co.