Southbend SB1059F owner manual To to change the headstock oil, Draining headstock oil

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

To to change the headstock oil:

1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Remove the end gear cover, the tank access cover, and the oil tank fill cap.

3.Remove the headstock oil supply line from the check valve (see Figure 100).

Check Valve

Headstock Oil

Supply Line

Rubber

Drain

Hose

Oil Tank Fill Cap

& Spout

Figure 100. Draining headstock oil.

4.Push the drain hose onto the headstock oil supply line. If necessary, use a hose clamp to ensure a tight connection.

5.Hold the other end of the drain tube in the bucket, then turn the master power switch ON and reset the STOP button. The oil pump will start pumping oil from the tank and into the bucket.

6.As soon as you hear a sucking sound from the tank or when the oil slows or stops flowing out, turn the master power switch OFF to stop the pump.

7.Remove the drain hose and re-connect the headstock oil supply line to the check valve.

8.Place rags under the tank outlet cover to catch the residual oil in the tank when the cover is removed in the next step (see Figure 101).

Pump Suction

Line

Tank

Outlet Cover

Figure 101. Location of tank outlet cover.

9.Remove the pump suction line from the tank outlet cover, remove the three cap screws that secure the cover, then carefully remove the cover.

10.Use mineral spirits and rags to clean the inside of the tank. Make sure to soak up any excess mineral spirits with dry rags so that it does not stay in the tank and contaminate the oil.

Tip: Consider placing one or two magnets at the bottom of the tank to collect any fine metal particles. This will make cleaning easier the next time around and reduce the amount of metal particles that may end up in the oil.

11.Re-install the tank outlet cover with a new gasket or silicone sealant.

12.Place the funnel in the fill spout and add the new oil.

13.Re-install the tank fill cap and end gear and tank access covers, then test the oil pump operation.

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