A - OIL DAILY with S.A.E. No. 20 oil
E - LUBRICATE with a medium grade automotive grease
F - LUBRICATE gear teeth with Keystone No. 122 gear lubricant, or equivalent, to obtain smoother, more quiet operation. Remove oil and dirt before applying grease.
*Remove screw to oil bearings.
*Give grease cups a turn every time lathe is used to lubricate pulley and hanger bearings.
*Remove screw to oil bearings and cross feed gears.
*About once a month clean with kerosene and a brush, then cover with oil.
*Lubricate gear bearings at these points.
*Lubricate gear bearings at these points.
Oil and dirt form an abrasive compound that can easily damage carefully fitted bearing surfaces. Wipe the bed and all polished parts with a clean oily rag at frequent intervals. Use a brush to clean spindle threads, gear teeth, lead screw threads, etc.