| LUBRICATION CHART FOR 12-INCH METALWORKING LATHES |
CODE
| 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 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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