Southbend South Bend 16 SPEED GEARHEAD LATHE SB1053 - Manual (Page 71)

For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11 16-Speed Gearhead Lathe
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M A I N T E N A N C E
One-Shot Oiler
The one-shot oiler shown in Figure 113
lubricates the saddle ways with oil from the
apron reservoir.
To use the one-shot oiler to lubricate the ways,
pull the pump knob out for two or three seconds
and then push it in. The pump draws oil from the
apron reservoir and then forces it through drilled
passages to the way guides.
Repeat this process and move the carriage and
cross slide through their full path of movement to
distribute oil along the way guides.
Lubricate the guides once before and once after
operating the lathe. If the lathe is in a moist
or dirty environment, increase the lubrication
interval.
Check the apron oil level through the sight glass
before using the one-shot oiler.
Adding Oil
Remove the twist-off fill cap shown in Figure
111, and add oil until the sight glass is halfway
full.
Draining Oil
Since the apron oil reservoir supplies the one-
shot oiler, the oil is constantly being refreshed
as you refill the reservoir. However, drain and
flush the apron oil reservoir at least once a year
to keep it clean.
Place a catch pan under the apron drain plug
shown in Figure 112, loosen the fill plug, then
use a 6mm hex wrench to remove the drain plug
and empty the reservoir.
Figure 112. Location of apron drain plug.
Drain Plug
Figure 111. Location of apron fill cap.
Fill Cap
Sight Glass
Figure 113. Location of one-shot oiler on the apron.
One-Shot
Oiler