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LUBRICATION CHART FOR 12-INCH METALWORKING LATHES
CODE

HEADSTOCK AND BACK GEARS

CARRIAGE

HORIZONTAL COUNTERSHAFT

UNDERNEATH DRIVE COUNTERSHAFT

 

TAILSTOCK -- LEADSCREW -- LEADSCREW BEARING -- RACK

QUICK-CHANGE GEAR TRAIN

QUICK-CHANGE GEAR BOX

KEEP YOUR LATHE CLEAN

CODE

A - OIL DAILY with S.A.E. No. 20 oil

B - OIL WEEKLY with S.A.E. No. 20 oil

C - OIL MONTHLY with S.A.E. No. 20 oil

D - KEEP CLEAN and well oiled at all times

E - LUBRICATE gear teeth with Keystone No. 122 gear lubricant, or equivalent, to obtain smoother, more quiet operation. Remove oil and dirt before applying grease.

HORIZONTAL COUNTERSHAFT

*Lubricate rocker shaft pin at this point.

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HEADSTOCK AND BACK GEARS

*Remove screw to oil bearings.

**Remove plug to oil bearings.

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UNDERNEATH DRIVE COUNTERSHAFT

Note: Spindle drive shaft ball bearings are sealed and require no further attention.

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CARRIAGE

*Remove screw to oil bearings and cross feed gears.

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TAILSTOCK - LEADSCREW - LEADSCREW BEARING - RACK

*About once a month clean with kerosene and and then cover with oil.

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QUICK-CHANGE LATHE

QUICK-CHANGE GEAR TRAIN

*Lubricate gear bearings at these points.

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QUICK-CHANGE GEAR BOX

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KEEP YOUR LATHE CLEAN

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.

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