Southbend SB1026, SB1025, SB1024 owner manual Power feed ball handle removed Drive Gear Bevel Gear

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 M A I N T E N A N C E SB1024/SB1025/SB1026

2.Remove the hex nut and ball handle from the power unit end of the longitudinal leadscrew (see Figure 57).

5.Brush a light coat of lubricant on the teeth of the bevel gear and the smaller drive gear (see Figure 59).

Graduated Dial Ring Leadscrew

Retaining Ring

Figure 57. Power feed ball handle removed.

Drive Gear

Bevel Gear

Figure 59. Power feed brass gear and drive gear.

3.Unthread and remove the knurled retaining ring and graduated dial ring from the end of the leadscrew.

4.Remove the brass bevel gear from the leadscrew, then remove the leadscrew alignment key (see Figure 58).

Alignment Key

Brass Bevel Gear

Figure 58. Power feed brass gear and leadscrew

alignment key.

6.Replace the leadscrew alignment key, then align the bevel gear keyway and the key as you slide the gear onto the leadscrew and mesh its teeth with the drive gear.

7.Replace the graduated dial ring into position and secure it with the knurled retaining ring—do not overtighten.

8.Slide the ball handle onto the leadscrew as you align its keyway with the leadscrew alignment key, then secure it with the hex nut removed in Step 2.

9.Manually move the table with the power feed ball handle to check the gear movement and to distribute the grease on the gears. If the movement is not smooth, repeat Steps 2–8until it is.

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