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For Machines Mfd. Since 10/21
South Bend Tools
Model SB1118
P R E P A R A T I O N
Checking Gearbox Oil
Levels
Before starting the machine for the first time,
check the oil level in the cutterhead/feed gearbox
and the table gearbox. See Gearbox Oil on Page
41 for more information. DO NOT mix oil types.
1.
Remove lower access panel on right-hand
side of machine.
2.
Remove gearbox oil fill plug (see Figure 23).
Items Needed
Qty
Open-End Wrench or Socket 14mm .....................1
Hex Wrenches 4, 6mm .................................... 1 Ea
Gear Oil 150 ISO ................................... As Needed
Table Gearbox
Figure
Figure 23. Location of oil plugs in table gearbox.
. Location of oil plugs in table gearbox.
Oil Fill Plug
Oil Fill Plug
Oil Drain Plug
Oil Drain Plug
3.
Wipe clean 6mm hex wrench and insert
short end inside oil fill hole with inserted
end pointing down, then remove it.
— If end of hex wrench is coated with oil,
then gearbox oil level is okay. Replace fill
plug and continue setup.
— If end of hex wrench is not coated with oil,
then you need to add more oil. Refer to
Gearbox Oil on Page 41 for instructions
on how to do this.
Note:
We recommend that you replace the oil
in both gearboxes after the first 20 hours of
operation. This is a normal break-in procedure
and will help maximize the service life of the
machine by flushing away any particles from the
break-in and manufacturing process.
Cutterhead/Feed Gearbox
Figure
Figure 22. Location of oil plugs and sight glass on
. Location of oil plugs and sight glass on
cutterhead/feed gearbox.
cutterhead/feed gearbox.
Oil
Oil
Fill Plug
Fill Plug
Sight
Sight
Glass
Glass
Oil
Oil
Drain Plug
Drain Plug
The gearbox has the proper amount of oil when
the sight glass is filled approximately halfway.
To check gearbox oil level:
1.
Remove upper access panel on left-hand side
of machine.
2.
Locate sight glass on front of gearbox (see
Figure 22).
— If sight glass is filled approximately
halfway, then gearbox oil level is okay.
— If sight glass is not filled approximately
halfway, then you need to add more oil.
Refer to Gearbox Oil on Page 41.
