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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09
SB1024/SB1025/SB1026
M A I N T E N A N C E
Ram Ways
Oil Type ...... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Oil Amount ............................................. Thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency ............40 hrs. of Operation
Move the ram back and forth as necessary
to access the full length of the ways (see
Figure 54
), then use a clean shop rag to apply a
thin coat of lubricant.
Figure 54. Exposing the ram ways for lubrication.
Ram Ways
Table Elevation Leadscrew
Grease Type .........................NLGI 2 or Equivalent
Grease Amount ...................................... Thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency ............40 hrs. of Operation
Elevate the table all the way up, then use
mineral spirits to clean any debris and built-up
grime from the elevation leadscrew threads. Add
one pump from a grease gun to the leadscrew
grease fitting shown in
Figure 56
, then run
the knee up and down to distribute the grease.
Repeat this process until the entire leadscrew
Power Feed Gears
Grease Type .......Medium-Weight Lithium Grease
Grease Amount ...........Two Pumps of Grease Gun
Check/Add Frequency ............40 hrs. of Operation
Tool Needed
Qty
Wrench 19mm ....................................................... 1
To lubricate the power feed gears:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
Figure 56. Table elevation leadscrew and grease
fitting.
Grease
Fitting
Leadscrew
Head & Ram Rack & Pinion Gear
The interaction between the cast iron surfaces
of these devices (see
Figure 55
) produces a dry
powder that provides an adequate lubrication.
Do not apply any other lubricant which could
produce a stiff compound that may interfere with
smooth movement.
Figure 55. Locations of head and ram rack and pinion
gears.
Ram Rack
Ram Pinion
Gear
Head Rack
& Pinion Gear
Summary of Contents for SOUTH BEND LATHE CO.. SB1024
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