Gearbox, Apron – Southbend SB1038F User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09

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Figure 113. Location of gearbox fill and drain plugs.

Gearbox Oil

Fill Plug

Gearbox Oil

Drain Plug

Gearbox

Oil Type ...... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Oil Amount ...................................................1 Liter
Check/Add Frequency .................................... Daily
Change Frequency ...................................Annually

Checking & Adding Oil

The sight glass shown in Figure 112 shows the
oil level in the gearbox. At the maximum level,
the oil ﬁlls approximately

⁄

of the sight glass.

At the minimum level, the oil only ﬁlls

⁄

of the

sight glass. Check the oil level daily. When the
oil approaches the minimum level, add enough
oil to bring it up to the maximum level.

Figure 112. Gearbox sight glass location.

Gearbox Oil

Sight Glass

Changing Oil

The gearbox oil must be changed after the
break-in period and then annually (or every six
months with hard service or extreme working
conditions). Figure 113 shows fill and drain
plugs used when changing the gearbox oil.

Apron

Checking & Adding Oil

The sight glass shown in Figure 114 shows the
oil level in the apron. At the maximum level, the
oil ﬁlls approximately

⁄

of the sight glass. At the

minimum level, the oil only ﬁlls

⁄

of the sight

glass. Check the oil level daily. When the oil
approaches the minimum level, add enough oil to
bring it up to the maximum level. This oil is also
used by the way pump to lubricate the ways and
slides.

Figure 114. Location of apron drain plug & sight glass.

Drain Plug

Sight Glass

Changing Oil

The oil in the apron reservoir must be changed
after the break-in period and then annually (or
every six months with hard service or extreme
working conditions). The drain plug is shown in
Figure 114 and the fill plug is shown in Figure
115.

Figure 115. Location of fill plug for apron oil reservoir.

Fill Plug