Southbend SB1053F Turn-X Benutzerhandbuch

For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11

16-Speed Gearhead Lathe

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The one-shot oiler shown in Figure 113 
lubricates the saddle ways with oil from the 
apron reservoir.

To use the one-shot oiler to lubricate the ways, 
pull the pump knob out for two or three seconds 
and then push it in. The pump draws oil from the 
apron reservoir and then forces it through drilled 
passages to the way guides.

Repeat this process and move the carriage and 
cross slide through their full path of movement to 
distribute oil along the way guides.

Lubricate the guides once before and once after 
operating the lathe. If the lathe is in a moist 
or dirty environment, increase the lubrication 
interval.

Check the apron oil level through the sight glass 
before using the one-shot oiler.

Remove the twist-off fill cap shown in Figure 
111, and add oil until the sight glass is halfway 
full.

Since the apron oil reservoir supplies the one-
shot oiler, the oil is constantly being refreshed 
as you refill the reservoir. However, drain and 
flush the apron oil reservoir at least once a year 
to keep it clean.

Place a catch pan under the apron drain plug 
shown in Figure 112, loosen the fill plug, then 
use a 6mm hex wrench to remove the drain plug 
and empty the reservoir.