An Automatic Oiler is used on an engine to keep the cylinder, piston and valve lubricated, and is most essential for the safety and easy operation of these parts. It works automatically and is supplied with a glass tube through which the oil can be seen passing into the cylinder. The feed can be regulated to allow just the required amount of oil to pass into the cylinder.
Where a sight-feed automatic oiler is used on an engine there can be no excuse whatever for the engineer to allow the cylinder to run dry and cut, as he at all times can see whether oil is passing into it or not.
Q. How do you fill an automatic oiler?
A. Close valves D and E, open valve G to draw off the water. Close valve G and take out filling plug C, fill A with oil and replace plug C, then open valve D, and the flow of oil to the cylinder can be regulated with valve E.
Q. Will the oil feed as soon as the oiler is filled?
A. No; time must be given for sight-feed glass and condensing chamber to fill with water of condensation.
| DESCRIPTION. | |
| A. | Oil Reservoir. |
| C. | Filler Plug. |
| D. | Water Feed Valve. |
| E. | Regulating Valve. |
| F. | Condensing Chamber. |
| G. | Drain Valve. |
| H. | Sight-Feed Glass. |
| L. | Plug to Insert Glass. |
| K. | Connection to Steam Pipe or Steam Chest. |
| Q. | Drain Valve for Sight-Feed Glass. |
Single Connection Detroit Oiler.