Lubrication, Checking Oil Level, Adding Oil

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13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe	M A I N T E N A N C E	For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11

The following recommended lubrication schedules are based on light-to-medium usage. Keeping in mind that lubrication helps to protect the value and operation of the lathe, these lubrication tasks may need to be performed more frequently than recommended here, depending on usage.

Failure to follow reasonable lubrication practices as instructed in this manual could lead to premature failure of lathe components and will void the warranty.

Lubrication

Headstock

Oil Type .. Mobil DTE Light or ISO 32 Equivalent

Oil Amount	6.4 Quarts
Check/Add Frequency	Daily
Change Frequency	Every 6 Months

The headstock gearing is lubricated by an oil bath that distributes the lubricant with the motion of the gears, much like an automotive manual transmission.

Checking Oil Level

The headstock reservoir has the proper amount of oil when the oil level in the sight glass is approximately halfway. The oil sight glass is located on the right side of the headstock, as shown in Figure 99.

Headstock Oil

Sight Glass

Figure 99. Location of headstock oil sight glass.

Adding Oil

The oil fill plug is located on top of the headstock, as shown in Figure 100.

Fill Plug

Drain

Plug

Figure 100. Headstock fill and drain plugs.
Changing Oil
Items Needed	Qty
Wrench 5⁄8"	1
Catch Pan 2-Gallon	1

To change the headstock oil:

1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Remove the end gear cover.

3.Remove the V-belts so that oil does not get on them, necessitating their replacement (refer to the V-Beltsubsection on Page 77 for detailed instructions).

4.Remove the fill plug on top of the headstock to allow the oil to drain more freely.

5.Place the catch pan under the headstock drain plug (see Figure 100), then remove the plug.

6.When the headstock reservoir is empty, replace the drain plug and clean away any oil that may have spilled.

7.Fill the headstock reservoir until the oil level is approximately halfway in the sight glass.

8.Replace and re-tension the V-belts, then secure the end gear cover before re- connecting the power.

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