LUBRICATION Certain common service practices should be adhered to on a periodic basis. Be sure to check spots as instructed below and as shown in the accompanying photos: Daily 100-180 Days Maintain the oil level in headstock and apron. Clean bed ways by wiping with a cloth saturated with oil. Oil all points indicated in photos. 350-400 Days Check motor drive belt tension. Check level of the lathe. 30-60 Days Thoroughly clean the bed ways, feed rod and leadscrew by wiping with an oiled rag. Check headstock spindle bearing adjustment. Check alignment of carriage gibs, bottom slide and top slide. Maintain a constant oil level in both the headstock and apron assemblies.
All other points indicated in photos are to be lubricated daily with an industrial grade oil, equal to SAE 30, 500 sec. 100°F. Apply lubricant with a pressure oil can. HEADSTOCK OIL CAPACITIES (in quarts) 13" 15" 17" 19" 21" 24" 5 6 9 10 16 16 14