Sharp 16 Series Manual page 42

OIL LEAKS
Headstock top cover leak: Remove cover, clean all surfaces with a clean rag, apply a
small coat of grease on the gasket surface and reinstall the cover.
Oil leak around the spindle is most likely caused by the oil level begin too high or
oil return hole over the spindle being blocked or restricted. Most of the time this oil
inlet hole can be cleaned out by simply blowing air thorough the passage. (Figure 10)
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Note: Make sure to use 10W Oil only! Higher viscousity will result in leak!
Oil leak at the rear of spindle:
1. Mark lock nut and spindle. (Figure 11)
2. Mark balance weights on lock nut (Figure 11)
3. Remove lock nut. (First remove set screw )
4. Remove cover
5. Clear oil return hole using air pressure. (Figure 12)
Note: Be sure cover is not obstructing return.
ALIGNING THE HEAD
A taper will most likely be created by the head being out of alignment. To align head:
1. Loosen bolts on base of head slightly. (3 in front and 3 in back) (Figure 5)
2. Make appropriate adjustment to correct problem.
a. "C"Model adjusting screws are in front of lathe.
b. "S"and "F"Models adjusting screws are in the back of the lathe.
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