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Southbend SOUTH BEND LATHE CO.. SB1024 User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

SB1024/SB1025/SB1026

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M A I N T E N A N C E

2.

Remove the hex nut and ball handle from the

power unit end of the longitudinal leadscrew
(see Figure 57).

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).

Figure 57. Power feed ball handle removed.

Graduated Dial Ring

Retaining Ring

Leadscrew

Figure 58. Power feed brass gear and leadscrew

alignment key.

Alignment Key

Brass Bevel Gear

5.

Brush a light coat of lubricant on the teeth

of the bevel gear and the smaller drive gear
(see Figure 59).

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 2–8
until it is.

Figure 59. Power feed brass gear and drive gear.

Drive Gear

Bevel Gear

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