This lubricant oil is produced by liberty oil products and it is a 100 synthetic oil compound.
Lubricant for fan motor.
It is now so far removed from the way most americans think it.
Plus it contains detergent.
Afterwards you can oil the fan.
Instead you might look for a particular brand of lubrication which is right for your motor.
Whenever you have to lubricate an electric pump bench grinder or other electric motor don t pull just any oil off the shelf.
Don t use automotive motor oil.
If there is a c clip pry it off first.
Lubricate a box fan motor step 1 remove the front grill of the fan.
Instead pick up electric motor oil like 3 in one electric motor oil about 3 at amazon.
It not only removes any remaining lube but it can melt coil wires the lightly coated copper wires twisted up in electric motors and cause an electrical short.
Grasp the blades firmly and lift slowly to remove them.
It s too thin for electric motors.
Then remove the fan s blade and wash it with soap.
Apparently wd 40 was the wrong oil to use.
Do not use any flammable lubricant such as oil.
Step 3 apply a light nondetergent household oil that is sae20.
Then swivel the shaft and cleanup any excess oil.
Fan maintenance it s important in this throwaway society to realize the value of maintenance.
Add no more than 1 to 2 drops at each oil port.
First find the point where the shaft is holding the motor and clean that area.
Step 2 lay the fan down on a flat surface with the exposed face up.
Then put in a few drops of number thirty oil on both ends of the aforementioned shaft sticking out of the motor.