Southbend South Bend SB1027 - Manual (Page 48)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1027 M A I N T E N A N C E
Table Elevation Leadscrew
Grease Type .........................NLGI 2 or Equivalent
Grease Amount ...................................... Thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency ............40 hrs. of Operation
Elevate the table all the way up, then use
mineral spirits to clean any debris and built-up
grime from the elevation leadscrew threads. Add
one pump from a grease gun to the leadscrew
grease fitting shown in Figure 52, then run
the knee up and down to distribute the grease.
Repeat this process until the entire leadscrew is
covered with a thin coat of lubricant.
Power Feed Gears
Grease Type .......Medium-Weight Lithium Grease
Grease Amount ...........Two Pumps of Grease Gun
Check/Add Frequency ............40 hrs. of Operation
Tool Needed Qty
Wrench 19mm .......................................................1
To lubricate the power feed gears:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove the hex nut and ball handle from the
power unit end of the longitudinal leadscrew
(see Figure 53).
Figure 52. Table elevation leadscrew and grease
fitting.
Grease
Fitting
Leadscrew
Figure 53. Power feed ball handle removed.
Graduated Dial Ring
Retaining Ring
Leadscrew
3. Unthread and remove the knurled retaining
ring and graduated dial ring from the end of
the leadscrew.