
M A I N T E N A N C E | For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11 |
Lubrication
Headstock
The headstock is supplied with oil from the oil tank in the base of the left stand.
When the spindle motor is started, a
Checking & Adding Oil
Oil Type...Mobil DTE Light or ISO 32 Equivalent
Oil Amount | 15.9 Quarts |
Check/Add Frequency | Daily |
Change Frequency | Annually |
Remove the end gear cover and the side access panel from the left stand, then unthread the oil fill cap to check the oil level on the dip stick (see Figure 29).
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Oil Dip Stick
Oil Fill
Spout
Figure 96. Checking headstock oil tank level.
If the oil on the dip stick is less than 3" from the tip of the stick, add oil.
Changing Headstock Oil
The headstock oil must be changed after the
Since this lathe uses a
If a remote oil pump system is not available, use the headstock oil pump for this purpose, as instructed below.
Items Needed: | Qty |
..................... 1 | |
Adjustable Wrench | 1 |
Hex Wrench 4mm | 1 |
Mineral Spirits | As Needed |
Shop Rags | As Needed |
1 | |
Pipe Tape or Sealant | As Needed |
To drain the headstock oil tank:
1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Remove the end gear cover and the side access panel from the left stand.
3.Disconnect the headstock oil supply hose see (Figure 97) from the headstock and point it into the waste bucket.
Oil Supply
Hose