In the age of steam, friction was the enemy. The Burrell manual provides a rigorous lubrication schedule. It details the types of oil required (cylinder oil for high-heat areas, engine oil for moving parts) and points out the location of every grease cup and oil hole on the engine. Missing a grease point could mean a seized bearing, rendering the engine immobile.
A common point of confusion for enthusiasts arises from the term "Model 75." In truth, Burrell did not market their engines with "Model numbers" in the way modern car manufacturers do. They referred to their engines by Nominal Horsepower (NHP) and type (e.g., 6 NHP, 7 NHP, 8 NHP). burrell model 75 manual
Fill all oil cups with steam oil (cylinder) and bearing oil (crankshaft). 🏗 Operational Procedures Lighting the Fire Use small pieces of wood or charcoal to start. In the age of steam, friction was the enemy