3 to 6 months
1. Open vise to maximum opening.
2. Remove spiral snap ring and washer from hex end of the vise
screw.
3. Slide the movable jaw toward the stationary.
4. Remove the thrust bearing assembly consisting of (2) thrust
washers and (1) thrust bearing from the counter bore in the end of
the body.
5. Clean and inspect the counter bore, thrust washers and thrust
bearing.
6. Apply water resistant grease to the thrust washer (i.e. marine grade
grease)
7. Install thrust bearing assembly on the screw and slide movable jaw
back.
8. Install washer and spiral retaining ring.
9. Your vise is now ready to use.
12
ENGLISH | Maintenance Schedule
Troubleshooting Tips
The Kurt D-Series vise will operate mostly trouble free for many years. If
properly maintained, this product is indestructible. In some cases it will
be necessary to troubleshoot. Use the information below to help in the
process.
Problem:
My vise turns hard.
Tip: As a new vise the brush seal could be stiff. Allow for break in of
vise.
Tip: As a used vise, it could be filed with chips and threads could be
jammed. Properly clean and grease vise.
Problem:
My vise will not turn in either direction.
Tip: The vise is jammed with debris. Disassemble and clean as needed.
Problem:
My vise won't hold tolerance.
Tip: You may be experiencing jaw lift from clamping too high or on
one side of the jaw. Lower the part in the vise jaw and clamp more
material.
Troubleshooting Tips
| ENLGISH
13