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Figure 7-2
3. External Gears – Coat all gears (Figure 7-3)
with a heavy, non-slinging grease.
Figure 7-3
4. Gearbox – Oil must be up to indicator mark in
oil sight glass (E, Figure 7-2). Top off with SAE
20W oil. To add oil to the gearbox, remove end
cover and unscrew oil plug (F, Figure 7-3). To
drain, remove drain plug (G, Figure 7-3). Drain
oil completely and refill after first three months
of operation. Then change gearbox oil every six
months.
5. Apron – Oil must be between indicator marks
in oil sight glass (H, Figure 7-4). Top off with
SAE 20W oil. Unscrew oil cap (J, Figure 7-4) to
fill. To drain, remove drain plug on underside of
apron. Drain oil completely and refill after first
three months of operation. Then, change oil in
the apron annually.
Figure 7-4 (cutting tool not provided)
6. Saddle – Daily lubricate four ball oilers (O,
Figure 7-4 and 7-5).
The anti-dust wipers on both ends of saddle (K,
Figure 7-4) should be cleaned weekly with
kerosene. If a wiper becomes damaged,
replace it.
7. Cross Slide – Daily lubricate one ball oiler on
handwheel housing (L, Figure 7-5) and three
ball oilers on platform (M, Figure 7-5).
Figure 7-5
8. Top Slide – Daily lubricate three ball oilers (N,
Figure 7-5) on platform.
9. Tool Post – Regularly clean dirt and coolant
around the tool post to maintain its re-
positioning accuracy. Apply a light coat of oil to
surfaces.
10. Tailstock – Daily lubricate two ball oilers (P,
Figure 7-6) on top of tailstock.