Transrotor Zet3 questions

I would consult the maker before adding or draining any oil.

Assuming has led me to more than a few mistakes.

fyi - personally I'd get some Transrotor oil as per the manual and replace the lot.

Instructions are included with the oil -

 Turntable with TMD-bearing

Check the oil reservoir once a year, if contamination is visible, the oil

should be replaced. The 122 oil is available as a spare part and comes

with a detailed instruction.

Only use original Transrotor oil!

Thanks @dover , I have the spare oil kit. I used google translate app to get English instructions. Some steps i don't get, but i guess I'm going to have to figure it out. I will also need some lighter fluid it says for the cleanup of the oil. 

Also, that "contamination is visible" comment is interesting, not sure how I will be able to tell, but I guess ill change it every once in awhile once I figure it out.

@skads_187 

Contamination is rare - if it is bearing wear you would see some in the oil - try tipping the oil out and have a look to see of it is clear. Pretty sure the Transrotor uses classic bronze sleeves/steel shaft.

I have used CRC electroclean to flush bearings ( spray nozzle has a tube attachment ), followed by CRC CO contact cleaner to remove any residue.

I always smear a little oil on the spindle ( particularly the tip ) before insertion to ensure no scouring occurs when inserting. This is important.

@dover the oil is definitely the bronze one. I will look for those Crc bottles thanks! Oh wow, so you put some on the spindle as well? Didn’t know that , I try not to let it touch when I put the platter on. I know the axel needs to be covered in it, that’s interesting !

You can use tissue paper to pull the oil out as well.  I would drain and start with fresh oil.  There are options out there for record weights with taller spindle height and if transrotor has one available I would go with that to start out with.

Good Luck

If it becomes necessary to clean out a bearing well with tissue paper, I recommend photographic lens paper, which is constructed so as not to leave behind tiny fragments of paper. You don't want such fragments in the bearing.

Thanks, never thought of the paper before, I thought maybe scott towels would hopefully not leave any residue behind. but lens paper is smart!

I went to check back some email exchanges, and should have mentioned this important part. The turntable was barely used for 100 hours total (I think he only owned the table for 6 months). Technically, I have to imagine, the oil hasn't been used long enough, the only issue is, as I mentioned, I don't know exactly how much has spilled out in total, so not sure if I put 1/3 of the tube might be good enough? 

@dover Is the CRC CO contact cleaner similar to using lighter fluid to clean up as recommended by Transrotor? I will be buying their Laser Clean, which I wonder if it will do a similar job, I definitely do not want to use lighter fluid.

Lens paper for photography or microscopes is what I use to remove the oil from my TT bearing every couple of years.  Wrap around a cotton swab it is absorbent enough that if the oil is not contaminated (contamination is rare) it will remove almost all the old oil without the need for any “cleaner”.  Follow directions for volume to place into the bearing and how to coat the all parts you will be good for a while. Scott paper towels are theoretically too “rough” compared to lens paper.  Probably theoretical for a these bearings but appear towels will scratch microscope lenses. 

@skads_187 

The CRC CO contact cleaner is low volatility - it's quite mild - but the good thing is that it leaves no residue. It's quite useful for flushing out. The CRC Electroclean is more heavy duty in removing grease and oil, quite safe, but I always flush with the CRC CO after to be sure there is no residue.