Southbend South Bend SB1051 - Manual (Page 68)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" x 40" Heavy 13 ® EVS Lathe M A I N T E N A N C E
9. Clean away grime and debris from the oil
tank access cover (see Figure 100), then
unthread the four cap screws to remove the
cover.
10. Using mineral spirits and shop rags,
thoroughly clean the inside of the oil tank.
Make sure to soak up any excess mineral
spirits to avoid contaminating the new oil.
11. Reach into the tank and remove the filter
screen (see Figure 101) from the bottom of
the suction pipe. Thoroughly clean it with
mineral spirits and compressed air, allow to
dry, and re-install it.
Figure 101. Suction pipe filter screen.
Tip: Place one or more magnets at the bottom of
the tank to collect any fine metal particles.
This will make cleaning easier the next
time and reduce the risk of metal particles
entering the pump.
12. Re-install the drain plug, fill the tank with
oil, then re-install the fill spout cover.
Quick-Change Gearbox
Oil Type ...... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Oil Amount ............................................ 1.4 Quarts
Check/Add Frequency .................................... Daily
Change Frequency ...................................Annually
Checking Oil Level
The gearbox reservoir has the proper amount of
oil when the sight glass, shown in Figure 102, is
approximately halfway full.
Figure 100. Headstock oil fill spout and drain plug.
Oil Fill
Spout
Drain
Plug
Access
Cover
8. Remove the oil fill spout cover, place the
catch pan under the oil tank drain plug (see
Figure 100), and remove the drain plug to
empty the tank.
Figure 102. Location of quick-change gearbox oil sight
glass.
Gearbox Oil
Sight Glass