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8.8 LUBRICATION (PART 1)
The headstock and gearbox are splash-lubricated
from an internal reservoir of oil (Shell Tellus 27).
Check the oil level constantly to the mark on the oil
sight window in the front end face of the
headstock and gearbox. A weekly check is
recommended. The oil should be changed every
year. Add oil through a filler cap in the top of the
headstock and gear- box is covered by the end-
guard. Drain from a drain plug in the bottom of the
headstock and gearbox.
The apron is lubricated from an internal reservoir
of oil. The oil sight window is in the front of the
apron. A filler cap is in the top of the saddle. Refill
the reservoir to the level of the oilsight with oil
(Shell Tonna oil 33). The apron can be drained by
unscrewing a hexheaded drain plug in the bottom.
8.9 LUBRICATION (PART 2)
In addition, an oil gun is provided for the saddle,
cross- slide, cross-slide nut and top-slide
(compound slide) to oil. Leadscrew using an oil gun
can be oiled with light machine oil or way lubricant.
On the tailstock, oil points are provided for daily
attention from a standard oil can.
It is recommended that all slideways, leadscrew
and feed shaft are cleaned off (a bristle paint brush
is useful for this) and lightly oiled after each period
of work.
Note: Using incorrect grade of oil can cause
damage.
Nut
Cap-head screw
Fig. 26
Apron
Drain
plug Drain plug
Gearbox
Fig. 27
Filler cap
Headstock
Oiler points
O
Oiler points
O
Oiler points
O
Fig. 28