Southbend SB1055F 16" X 60" w/DRO User Manual

For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11

16-Speed Gearhead Lathe

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Grease Type ............................................... NLGI#2

Frequency ................ Annually or When Changing

The end gears, shown in Figure 117, should 

always have a thin coat of heavy grease to 

minimize corrosion, noise, and wear. Wipe away 

excess grease that could be thrown onto the 

V-belts and reduce optimal power transmission 

from the motor.

Handling & Care
Make sure to clean and lubricate any gears you 

install or change. Unless you are very careful 

during handling and storage, the coating of 

grease on the gears will easily pickup dirt or 

debris, which can then spread to the other gears 

and increase the rate of wear.

Make sure the end gear cover remains installed 

whenever possible to keep the gears free of dust 

or debris from the outside environment.

  DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.  Remove the end gear cover and all the end 

gears shown in Figure 117.

3.  Clean the end gears thoroughly with mineral 

spirits to remove the old grease. Use a small 

brush if necessary to clean between the 

teeth.

  Clean the shafts, and wipe away any grease 

splatters in the vicinity and on the inside of 

the headstock cover.

5.  With a clean brush, apply a thin layer of 

grease on the gears. Make sure to get grease 

between the gear teeth, but do not fill the 

teeth valleys.

6.  Install the end gears and mesh them 

together with an approximate 0.002" 

backlash. Once the gears are meshed 

together, apply a small dab of grease 

between them where they mesh together—

this grease will be distributed when the 

gears rotate and re-coat any areas scraped 

off during installation.