Brand new lathe, can't turn it on yet...

[GunsOfNavarone]

Hello all,
So I have the G0602Z where it will live, cleaned it pretty well and going through the start up procedures, oil is a bit low. I really don't want to HAVE TO order oil from Grizzly, it there somewhere I can get something local? It seems you can use ISO 32 OR 68 in the gearbox and 32 in the ball oilers...for ease I'll go 32 both. I thought I could use hydraulic fluid (no detergent), then I talked myself out of that. I want to do it right as I have never turned it on, BUUUUUUTTTT... I want to start break in now.
Help?

 

[Mitch Alsup]

Local tractor supply stores generally have ISO 32 and ISO 68.
I got mine via McMaster-Carr.

I like ISO 68 on the ways as it makes the carriage float smoother than ISO 32.
My gearbox calls for ISO 32, so that is what I use in it.

 

[GunsOfNavarone]

Jeez/Jones....tractor supply huh? I suppose that exists here somewhere....I was hoping someone would say AutoZone or Ace Hardware. I know the heavier oil will be quiter, but convenience, maybe I'll use two ..if I can source them!

 

[JimDawson]

Autozone might have it, my local NAPA store carries it.

 

[GunsOfNavarone]

NAPA?? Now you're talking!

 

[TerryH]

Amazon is a possibility as well. That's where I got mine.

ISO 68 on Amazon Prime...

ISO 32 on Amazon Prime...

 

[jocat54]

I usually get it from Tractor Supply but have found some in Home Depot before.

 

[GunsOfNavarone]

I found a Kubuto dealer not too far away (yay) they only have ISO 48 (BOO?) That does fall between iso 32 and iso 68 as recommended.

 

[NortonDommi]

I use Sinopac ISO 46 because I have a big drum of it. Any of the hydraulic oils rated for tractor use will work. They are designed to be used in combined transmission/hydraulic systems on machines in general.
Attached a sheet from Spec Oil.

 

[Tozguy]

Walmart has iso32 and 68, otherwise known as SAE10 and SAE20, any Walmart in your neck of the woods?