Southbend SB1049F owner manual One-Shot Oiler, Longitudinal Leadscrew

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

Place a catch pan under the apron drain plug shown in Figure 104, loosen the fill plug, then use a 6mm hex wrench to remove the drain plug and empty the reservoir.

Drain Plug

Figure 104. Location of apron drain plug.

Flush the reservoir by pouring a small amount of clean oil into the fill hole and allowing it to drain out the bottom.

Replace the drain plug and add oil as previously described.

One-Shot Oiler

The one-shot oiler shown in Figure 105 lubricates the saddle ways with oil from the apron reservoir.

To use the one-shot oiler, pull the pump knob out for two or three seconds and then push it in. The pump draws oil from the apron reservoir and then forces it through drilled passages to the way guides.

Repeat this process while moving the carriage and cross slide through their full range of movement to distribute oil along the ways.

Lubricate the ways before and after operating the lathe. If the lathe is in a moist or dirty environment, increase the lubrication interval.

Check the apron oil level through the sight glass before using the one-shot oiler.

One-Shot

Oiler

Figure 105. Location of one-shot oiler on the apron.

Longitudinal Leadscrew

Oil Type ...... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equivalent

Oil Amount	As Needed
Lubrication Frequency	Daily

Before lubricating the leadscrew, clean it first with mineral spirits. A stiff brush works well to help clean out the threads. Make sure to move the carriage out of the way, so you can clean the entire length of the leadscrew.

Apply a thin coat of oil along the length of the leadscrew. Use a stiff brush to make sure the oil is applied evenly and down into the threads.

Note: In some environments, abrasive material can become caught in the leadscrew lubricant and drawn into the half nut. In this case, lubricate the leadscrew with a quality dry lubricant.

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