LittleMachineShop.com HiTorque 5100, User Manual

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Where grease is required, we recommend Lubriplate 630-AA lithium (white)
grease. Lithium grease is a plastic-friendly grease that is easy to find and
easy to use.
Chris’ Tip: You might h ave trouble finding Lubriplate 630- AA grease. Don’t
worry about the brand name. Get white lithium grease. Every auto parts store
and most hardware stores will have it.
It’s also available at
LittleMachineShop.com (part number 3984).
The following points on your lathe require lubrication.
Location Lubricant Frequency Notes
Lathe ways Oil Daily Apply oil to both the front and back
ways on both sides of the carriage.
Move the carriage back and forth to
spread the oil.
Lead screw
threads Oil Daily Clean swarf (chips, shavings, and
debris) daily.
Compound
rest dovetail Oil Daily Advance the compound rest to the
extent of its normal travel. Apply
oil to the end of the gib and the
ends of the dovetails. Retract the
compound rest.
Cross slide
dovetail Oil Daily Advance the cross slide to the
extent of its travel. Apply oil to the
end of the gib and the ends of the
dovetails. Retract the cross slide.
Lead screw
bushings Oil Weekly There is an oil fitting on the top of
each one. Remove the change gear
cover to lubricate the left bushing.
Other
machined
surfaces Oil Weekly Oil lubricates and prevents
corrosion.
Chuck Oil Monthly Disassemble, clean and lubricate.
Wrap with a paper towel, secure
with an elastic band, and run lathe
to sling out excess oil.
Cross slide
feed screw Grease Yearly
Compound
rest feed
screw Grease Yearly