Rick, I have 2 or 3 of those pumps.  If the rubber tip is supple you
shouldn't have to lubricate anything; if it's hard it probably needs to
be replaced (anybody know?).  I don't remember having any instruction
sheets, but I'll look and post info if I find it.  One of mine is in an
Ampico box and I know it has some illustrations & directions on the
box.

I pump it as vigorously as I can, 2 or 3 pulls/sec. as I slowly move
the tip across the tracker bar, my goal being to have the thing
centered over each hole for a couple of strokes.  You'll end up shaking
the entire piano this way!

When you're done you should unscrew the tip & empty out the paper dust,
and you'll probably have a teaspoonful or so if you play rolls
regularly and clean the tracker every month or so.

While you're at it, get some Brasso or Nev-r-dull cleaning cloth (same
stuff!) and polish up your tracker bar when you're done.  You might as
well be thorough and get in a good habit about cleaning.

That's been my experience, anyway.  I love those things -- they work
great!

Rob DeLand¶
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