Lubrication
CAUTION
Lathe must be serviced at all lubrication
points and all reservoirs filled to operating
level before the lathe is placed into service!
Failure to comply may cause serious damage
to the lathe!
1. Headstock - Oil must be up to indicator
mark in both oil sight glasses (A, Fig. 3).
Top off with Mobil DTE Oil Heavy Medium.
Drain oil completely by removing drain plugs
(B, Fig. 3) and refill by removing plugs (C,
Fig. 4) after the first three months of
operation. Then, change oil in the
headstock annually. Grease three fittings
(D, Fig. 5) with Mobil 1 Synthetic Universal
Grease daily.
2. External Gears - Coat all gears with a
heavy, non-slinging grease, see Figure 5.
3. Center Back Gear Shaft - Remove the set
screw on the shaft (E, Fig. 4) and oil with a
couple of drops of Mobil DTE Oil Heavy
Medium once weekly.
4. Quick Change Gearbox - Oil must be up to
indicator mark in oil sight glass (F, Fig. 3).
Top off with Mobil DTE Oil Heavy Medium.
Fill by removing plug (G, Fig. 5). Drain oil by
removing drain plug (H, Fig. 5) and refill
after the first month of operation. Then,
change oil in the gearbox annually.
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