Model G0750GV (Mfd. Since 03/18)
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Checking Oil Level
The headstock reservoir has the proper amount of
oil when the oil level in the sight glass is approxi-
mately halfway. The oil sight glass is located
below the chuck, as shown in
Figure 102.
Figure 102. Location of headstock oil sight
glass.
Headstock
Oil Sight
Glass
To change headstock oil:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove end gear cover.
3. Remove V-belts so that oil does not get on
them, necessitating their replacement (refer
to the
V-Belt Tension & Replacement on
Page 73 for detailed instructions).
4. Remove fill plug from top of headstock.
5. Place a 2-gallon drain pan under headstock
drain plug (see
Figure 103), then remove
drain plug.
Tip: Use an 8" section of
3
⁄
8
" NPT threaded
pipe to serve as an extension drain tube after
removing the drain plug.
6. When headstock reservoir is empty, replace
drain plug and wipe up spilled oil.
7. Fill headstock reservoir until oil level is
approximately halfway in sight glass, then
replace fill plug.
8. Re-install and re-tension V-belts, then secure
end-gear cover before re-connecting lathe to
power.
Adding Oil
The oil fill plug is located on top of the headstock,
as shown in
Figure 103, behind the DRO mount-
ing bracket. Add oil until level reaches halfway in
sight glass (see
Figure 102 on Page ).
Figure 103. Headstock fill and drain plugs.
Fill Plug
Drain
Plug
