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15.0 Lubrication Schedule and General Maintenance
Regularly scheduled maintenance is crucial to ensure a long service life for your machine. The schedule below shows
general cleaning, lubrication points and coolant replacement information for the ZH Series Lathes. Push stop button
and power off before lubricating. Follow local regulations for disposal of used coolant/lubricants. Minimize direct
skin contact with lubricants and coolants, and wear eye protection when pouring coolant in case of splash.
Mobile DTE® Oil Heavy Medium is recommended for the SAE-20W machine oil.
If the brand of oil is ever changed, it is recommended that you flush and clean the reservoir first to prevent any
compatibility issues.
Table 3
Figure/Sect. Element Action Lubricant Frequency
sect 8.3 Chuck Grease jaws and scroll #2 lithium tube grease periodically
sect 8.3
Spindle/cam
locks/chuck body
light coat of oil SAE-20W machine oil periodically
sect 8.2
All exposed metal
surfaces
light coat of oil SAE-20W machine oil frequently
Figure 9,10 Headstock Drain and fill SAE-20W machine oil
- after first 10 days,
- after next 20 days,
- every 2 to 3 months
Figure 11 Oil filter Clean monthly
Figure 9,10 Gearbox Drain and fill SAE-20W machine oil
- after first 3 months,
- every 6 months
Figure 12
Apron and Saddle
Activate one shot lube
handle
multiple times per shift,
or as needed
Figure 12 Drain and fill SAE-20W machine oil
- after first 3 months,
- then annually
Figure 15
Leadscrew; Feed
Rod; Spindle
Direction Control Axle
Fill at oil port SAE-20W machine oil as needed
Figure 15 Travel Setting Rod Fill at (2) ball oilers SAE-20W machine oil as needed
Figure 10 Change Gear Axle grease #2 lithium tube grease once every shift
Figure 13 Cross slide Fill at (2) ball oilers SAE-20W machine oil daily
Figure 13 Compound rest Fill at (3) ball oilers SAE-20W machine oil daily
Figure 16 Tailstock Fill at (2) ball oilers SAE-20W machine oil daily
Figure 14,16
Anti-dust felt on v-
ways
Clean kerosene Inspect weekly
sect 9.1 Coolant reservoir *
(follow coolant
manufacturer’s
directions)
Coolant of choice,
approx. 4 gallons
(follow coolant
manufacturer’s
directions)
sect 9.1 Chip trays
Clean; clear drain
filters
periodically
Figure 52 Steady Rest
Lubricate finger shafts
and contact points
Lead-based grease before each use
sect 13.17 Follow Rest
Lubricate finger shafts
and contact points
Lead-based grease before each use
Figure 42 Belts
Inspect and tighten if
needed
periodically
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