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For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11

13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe

 

 

 

3.Clear away all tools and objects used during assembly, lubrication, and preparation.

4.Make sure that the chuck and jaws, if installed, are secure (refer to Chuck and Faceplate Mounting on Page 32).

Note: If a chuck is not installed on the lathe, you do not need to install one for this test.

5.Push the STOP button on the control panel (see Figure 23), and point the coolant nozzle into the chip pan.

Power

Light

Coolant

Jog

STOP

Pump

Button

Switch

Button

 

Figure 23. Control panel.

6.Disengage the quick-change gearbox by moving the feed range lever to the neutral (middle) position, as illustrated in Figure 24.

Feed

Range Lever

Feed Range Lever

Low

Neutral

High

Figure 24. Feed range lever.

Note: During the next step, you may need to use the chuck key rock the spindle back and forth while attempting to shift so the gears will mesh. If you do this, be sure to remove the chuck key afterward.

7.Set the spindle speed to 80 RPM as follows:

a.Move the spindle range lever so the arrow on the hub points toward the L (low) label (see Figure 25).

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Lever

Spindle Range

Lever

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Lever Set to LOW

Figure 25. Spindle speed set to 80 RPM.

b.Move the spindle speed lever so that the 80 on its hub is also pointing at the L label.

Note: You will hear a distinct click when the spindle speed lever is in the correct position.

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Southbend SB owner manual Feed Range Lever, Neutral, Spindle Speed, Lever Set to, 80 RPM

SB specifications

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