Southbend SB1059F owner manual Checking & Adding Oil, Changing Headstock Oil, Items Needed Qty

For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11 M A I N T E N A N C E EVS Toolroom Lathe w/DRO

Checking & Adding Oil

Oil Type...Mobil DTE Light or ISO 32 Equivalent

Oil Amount	15.9 Quarts
Check/Add Frequency	Daily
Change Frequency	Annually

Use the oil sight glass shown in Figure 98 to verify that oil is being pumped into the headstock during operation. When the lathe is disconnected from power, no oil will be seen in the sight glass.

Headstock Oil

Tank Filler Flow Sight Glass.

Cap

Figure 98. Headstock oil flow sight glass location.

The oil tank filler cap (see Figure 98) is fitted with a dip stick for checking the headstock oil level (see Figure 99). If the oil level is below the full zone on the dip stick, add oil to the tank to bring the level back into the full zone.

Changing Headstock Oil

The headstock oil pump system must be cleaned and the oil changed after the break-in period and then annually (or every six months with heavy service or extreme working conditions).

Since this lathe uses a base-mounted oil tank, removing the drain plug and using a drain pan is not a convenient option when changing the oil. We recommend using a remote oil pump with a suction hose that can be inserted through the filler spout to the bottom of the oil tank instead.

If a remote oil pump system is not available, use the headstock oil pump for this purpose, as instructed below.

Items Needed:		Qty
5-Gallon Waste Oil Bucket with Lid		1
Phillips Screwdriver #2		1
Standard Screwdriver #2		1
Funnel 8"		1
Hex Wrench 4mm		1
Wrench 17mm		1
Wrench 25mm		1
Wrench 11⁄2"		1
Mineral Spirits	As Required
Rags	As Required
Gasket or Automotive Silicone Sealant		1
Hose Clamp	1⁄2" Diameter
Drain Hose	3⁄8" ID x 4' Long
Magnets		Optional

Full Zone

Add Zone

Figure 99. Headstock oil level dip stick.

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