If your cross travel surges as you are moving and then completely stops there is a good chance there is not oil going to the bearings.
Skill level
Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes
- Look on top of the machine at the oil level in the jug and make sure it is at an acceptable range and also verify oil is only Mobile Vactra #2 or equivalent. Hydraulic oil will cause bearings to seize and will not work.
- Start by trying moving the cross travel by holding down the toward or away buttons and listen for a burst of air every 10 seconds as the machine moves or attempts to move toward and away. If you do not here the burst of air call technical service at 1-800-328-2309.
- Locate the oiler bank and solenoid on the top of the machine.
- Open the screws on the bank all the way open.
- Fire the solenoid manually by taking a pen and pressing on the top of the solenoid. Press and release, at a medium rate around 50 times. While doing so you can remove one line at a time going to all three bearings to verify oil is dripping from line. (See picture above)
- Run the machine back an forth for 5-10 minutes while listening for the burst of air.
- If there is still a problem where the cross travel will not move please call technical support at 1-800-328-2309.