New Press Questions

I just received a C&P New Style 10 x 15 press with a serial number of C69648 that would indicate it was manufactured in 1927 or 1928. I have seen a lot of posts about removing rust and restoring a press but there have not been many concerning just cleaning the press. Mine does not have a lot of rust but it does have a good layer of grease and dirt built up on pretty much everything. I would like some recommendations on what to use for just cleaning the press without taking it apart. Everything is moving freely and I see no reason to disassemble the press and risk any problems. Also the press did not have any rollers and it looks like there is a holder of some type missing on the left side where the rollers will be installed. Can someone tell me what I need to purchase as far as the rollers go to get everything working. I have found some posts that say you need three rollers and others that say everything will work fine with just two. I would also like to be able to operate the press with a foot treadle. The crank shaft does have the off-set in the center to accommodate a treadle so I was wondering if anyone has one out there for sale or trade. I would also like to know if anyone could provide me a list of general/typical items I would need to start printing. I plan on using photopolymer plates at first since I am familiar with them through some other work I do. The press came with three chases but no other items. I have attached some photos of the press, if someone looks and finds something else out of order I would appreciate any comments.

Thanks, Robert

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