Southbend EVS Tool Room lathe w/DRO SB1059F - Manual (Page 71)

For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11 EVS Toolroom Lathe w/DRO
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M A I N T E N A N C E
Checking & Adding Oil
Oil Type...Mobil DTE Light or ISO 32 Equivalent
Oil Amount .......................................... 15.9 Quarts
Check/Add Frequency .................................... Daily
Change Frequency ...................................Annually
Use the oil sight glass shown in Figure 98 to
verify that oil is being pumped into the headstock
during operation. When the lathe is disconnected
from power, no oil will be seen in the sight glass.
The oil tank filler cap (see Figure 98) is fitted
with a dip stick for checking the headstock oil
level (see Figure 99). If the oil level is below the
full zone on the dip stick, add oil to the tank to
bring the level back into the full zone.
Figure 99. Headstock oil level dip stick.
Full Zone
Add Zone
Changing Headstock Oil
The headstock oil pump system must be cleaned
and the oil changed after the break-in period and
then annually (or every six months with heavy
service or extreme working conditions).
Since this lathe uses a base-mounted oil tank,
removing the drain plug and using a drain pan
is not a convenient option when changing the oil.
We recommend using a remote oil pump with a
suction hose that can be inserted through the
filler spout to the bottom of the oil tank instead.
If a remote oil pump system is not available,
use the headstock oil pump for this purpose, as
instructed below.
Items Needed: Qty
5-Gallon Waste Oil Bucket with Lid .................... 1
Phillips Screwdriver #2 ........................................ 1
Standard Screwdriver #2 ...................................... 1
Funnel 8" ............................................................... 1
Hex Wrench 4mm ................................................. 1
Wrench 17mm ....................................................... 1
Wrench 25mm ....................................................... 1
Wrench 1
1 ⁄
2
" ........................................................... 1
Mineral Spirits ................................... As Required
Rags .................................................... As Required
Gasket or Automotive Silicone Sealant ............... 1
Hose Clamp ........................................
1 ⁄
2
" Diameter
Drain Hose ..................................... 3 ⁄
8
" ID x 4' Long
Magnets .................................................... Optional
Figure 98. Headstock oil flow sight glass location.
Headstock Oil
Flow Sight Glass. Tank Filler
Cap