Southbend SB1020 - Manual (Page 34)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1020 M A I N T E N A N C E
Machine Storage
All machinery will develop serious rust problems
and corrosion damage if it is not properly
prepared for storage. If decommissioning this
machine, use the steps in this section to ensure
that it remains in good condition.
To prepare your machine for storage or
decommission it from service:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Thoroughly clean all unpainted, bare metal
surfaces, then coat them with a light weight
grease or rust preventative. Take care to
ensure these surfaces are completely covered
but that the grease or rust preventative is
kept off of painted surfaces.
If the machine will be out of service for only
a short period of time, use a quality medium-
weight machine oil (not auto engine oil) in
place of the grease or rust preventative.
3. Loosen or remove the blade so it does not
stretch or rust while the machine is stored.
4. If the machine will be out of service for only
a short period of time, start the machine
once a week and run all gear-driven
components for a few minutes. This will
put a fresh coat of gear oil on the gearing
components inside the gearbox.
If it will be out of service for a long period
of time, drain, then completely fill the
gearbox with the recommended gear oil so
components above the normal oil level do
not develop rust. (Make sure to put a tag
on the controls as a reminder for the re-
commissioning process to adjust the gear oil
level before starting the machine.)
5. Completely cover the machine with a tarp
or plastic sheet that will keep out dust and
resist liquid or moisture. If machine will be
stored in/near direct sunlight, use a cover
that will block the sun's rays.
gearbox
items Needed Qty
Wrench 4mm .........................................................1
Mobilgear 600 XP 680 or ISO 680 Equivalent
Gear Oil ........................ Approximately 1 Pint
Drain Pan ..............................................................1
Shop Rags ...............................................As needed
Wooden Blocks .......................................As needed
To change the gearbox oil:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Loosen the gearbox fill plug (see Figure 37).
4. Replace the drain plug, lower the headstock,
then add oil through the fill plug hole until
the oil level reaches the fill hole.
5. Replace the fill plug.
Figure 37. gearbox fill plug.
Fill plug
Figure 38. gear box lubrication.
Drain plug
3. Place the drain pan under the drain plug,
then remove the drain plug (see Figure 38)
to drain the oil.