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RE: How much oil? - PixMan - 06-11-2015
I would answer the question more exactly if I had access to the specifications. Lacking that, I went with common sense to suggest seeing what gets drained out and add that much back in to start. Then look for a sight glass to see how much additional might be needed.
Does the machine not have a sight glass for level? I think that would be unusual on such a good quality machine.
RE: How much oil? - Vinny - 06-11-2015
(06-11-2015, 06:15 AM)stevec Wrote: There Vinny, how's that for a stab at an answer?
Steve
RE: How much oil? - PixMan - 06-11-2015
Now that I've clicked on the picture and viewed it at full size, I also see the two sight glasses.
I think the lower one might be for level, while often a high mounted one like that is used for seeing flow when the spindle is running.