Southbend 18' & 60: EVS Toolroom Lathes 220v sb1016 - Manual (Page 28)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 Model SB1016/SB1036 P R E P A R A T I O N
8. Move the headstock feed direction lever to
the (neutral) position (see Figure 20).
Figure 20. Feed direction lever in neutral.
9. Pull up on the half nut and the feed levers to
disengage the carriage, as shown in Figure
21, and make sure the carriage lock is loose.
Figure 21. Halfnut and carriage feed levers moved to
the disengaged positions.
Carriage Lock
Half Nut
Lever
10. Swing the spindle ON/OFF lever outward
and move it to the OFF (center) position, as
shown in Figure 22.
Figure 22. Spindle ON/OFF lever in OFF (Neutral).
Spindle
ON/OFF
Lever in OFF
or (Neutral)
F ORWARD
R EVERSE
N EUTRAL
Engaged
Disengaged
Engaged
Disengaged
11. Make sure that the master power switch is
OFF, shown in Figure 23. Next, connect
the lathe to the power source, and turn the
master power switch ON.
Figure 23. Master power switch in ON position.
Master
Power
Switch
12. Rotate the stop button shown in Figure 24
clockwise until it pops out. The headstock oil
pump will turn ON.
Never bypass the oil pressure safety switch!
If you do, you will void the warranty, and
headstock damage may occur.
Figure 24. Stop button.
Stop Button
13. Observe the oil pump tube through the sight
glass (Figure 25). Verify that you see oil
flowing.
Note: This headstock has a pressurized oil
system that is equipped with an oil pressure
safety switch. If oil stops flowing or does not
flow to start with, the lathe will not operate
until the oil is properly flowing. Refer to
Troubleshooting to correct.
Feed ON/OFF Lever