Oil
If you own a Hunter Original cast iron ceiling fan, part of your yearly maintenance is to add oil to the motor. The Hunter Original ceiling fan is the only fan that Hunter manufactures with an oil-bathed motor and needs lubrication to keep the bearing moving freely. This is a very easy task but somewhat messy. Make sure you follow these very simple steps to keep your fan humming.
Instructions
1. Spread newspapers to cover the floor under the ceiling fan. You will want to cover a wide area on the floor and possibly your furniture to protect the areas when you turn the fan back on.
2. Place a ladder under the ceiling fan. You will need to have access to the top of the ceiling fan where the oil port is located.
3. Pour one to two ounces of Hunter ceiling fan oil into the oil port. If your Hunter fan has not been oiled in over a year you may need to add more than two ounces.
4. Turn the ceiling fan on low to lubricate the motor. The fan needs to run for a few minutes on low to spread the oil, do not turn the fan on high as you may sling oil all over the room.
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