Southbend SB1027 Table Elevation Leadscrew, Power Feed Gears, To lubricate the power feed gears

Model SB1027 M A I N T E N A N C E For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Table Elevation Leadscrew

Grease Type	NLGI 2 or Equivalent
Grease Amount	Thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency	40 hrs. of Operation

Elevate the table all the way up, then use mineral spirits to clean any debris and built-up grime from the elevation leadscrew threads. Add one pump from a grease gun to the leadscrew grease fitting shown in Figure 52, then run the knee up and down to distribute the grease. Repeat this process until the entire leadscrew is covered with a thin coat of lubricant.

Leadscrew

Grease

Fitting

Figure 52. Table elevation leadscrew and grease

fitting.

Power Feed Gears
Grease Type.......Medium-Weight Lithium Grease
Grease Amount	Two Pumps of Grease Gun
Check/Add Frequency	40 hrs. of Operation
Tool Needed	Qty
Wrench 19mm	1

To lubricate the power feed gears:

1.DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2.Remove the hex nut and ball handle from the power unit end of the longitudinal leadscrew (see Figure 53).

Graduated Dial Ring Leadscrew

Retaining Ring

Figure 53. Power feed ball handle removed.

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

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