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For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11
Turn-Nado
®
Gearhead Lathes
MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
Changing Headstock Oil
The headstock oil must be changed after the
break-in period and then annually (or every six
months with heavy service or extreme working
conditions).
Since this lathe uses a base-mounted oil tank,
removing the drain plug and using a drain pan
is not a convenient option when changing the oil.
Alternately, we recommend using a remote oil
pump with a suction hose that can be inserted
through the filler spout to the bottom of the oil
tank.
If a remote oil pump system is not available,
use the headstock oil pump for this purpose, as
instructed below.
Items Needed: Qty
5-Gallon Waste Oil Bucket with Lid ....................1
Adjustable Wrench ................................................1
Hex Wrench 4mm .................................................1
Mineral Spirits ...................................... As Needed
Shop Rags .............................................. As Needed
Low-Profile Catch Pan ..........................................1
Pipe Tape or Sealant ............................. As Needed
To drain the headstock oil tank:
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Remove the end gear cover and the side
access panel from the left stand.
3. Disconnect the headstock oil supply hose see
(Figure 97) from the headstock and point it
into the waste bucket.
Headstock
The headstock is supplied with oil from the oil
tank in the base of the left stand.
When the spindle motor is started, a belt-driven
oil pump circulates oil across the headstock gears
before spindle rotation is started.
Checking & Adding Oil
Oil Type...Mobil DTE Light or ISO 32 Equivalent
Oil Amount .......................................... 15.9 Quarts
Check/Add Frequency ....................................Daily
Change Frequency ...................................Annually
Remove the end gear cover and the side access
panel from the left stand, then unthread the oil
fill cap to check the oil level on the dip stick (see
Figure 29).
If the oil on the dip stick is less than 3" from the
tip of the stick, add oil.
Figure 96. Checking headstock oil tank level.
Oil Dip Stick
Oil Fill
Spout
!
Figure 97. Headstock oil supply hose.
Oil Supply
Hose