Models 5E, 5F, 5G & 5H Electric Switch Machines: Single ... - Alstom

Scheduled MaintenanceTable 4–6. Switch Machine Tube Lubrication Procedure (Models 5F and 5H)StepActionNOTEIn the 5F and 5H, the throw-bar and locking-bar roller (9), hand-throwclutch sleeve (10), and surface between the crankshaft and main gear (11)are lubricated through three tubes. See Figure 4–2. One open tube with agrease fitting is used to lubricate the roller. The long closed tube with thegrease fitting is used to lubricate the surface between the crankshaft andthe main gear. The short closed tube is used to lubricate the hand-throwclutch gear and the clutch sleeve.1 Remove short closed tube from crankshaft.2 Insert open tube into crankshaft. Force grease through tube to lubricateroller. Remove tube and clip it inside of the gear compartment cover.3 Insert long closed tube into crankshaft. Force grease through tube tolubricate crankshaft and main gear surfaces. Remove tube and clip it insideof the gear compartment cover.4 Insert short closed tube into crankshaft. Before forcing grease into tube, putselector lever in HAND position and operate hand-throw lever to moveswitch points. This action ensures that the sliding clutch sleeve is fullyengaged in the HAND position and lubrication will be as intended. Forcegrease into tube to lubricate parts. Leave tube in crankshaft to seal out dirt.P1293, Rev. Jun/07 4–13 Alstom Signaling Inc.