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Lubricate track of straight line tracking tone arm

I have just set up a relatively mint condition Sony PS-X800 turntable with its straight line tracking tone arm.
What is the recommended lubricant for the track along which the short, straight tone arm slides?
WD-40 has been suggested, but I could find no reference in the online user manual as to any specific recommendation.
Any idea other than WD-40?
This unit is beautiful to look at, and is sounding surprisingly good with a seller-installed Grado Black "bottom of the line" cartridge.
The push button features are making it easy for any family member to play records.
But, need to get that track smooooth.
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Yes, yes, yes to everything Doug and Rwwear wrote.

As far as cleaning, you might use alcohol. Microfiber cloths (any decent hardware store) work great. They don't leave any lint residue.

I'm not familiar with this arm. I take it that it's not an air bearing? The above principles still apply however.

Cheers,
Thom
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