Grizzly Gear-Head G9036 - Manual (Page 18)

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Model g9036 Mfg. 7/08+
mounting lathe
in order to produce accurate work, the lathe must
sit level on the floor. Below are the most common
methods for mounting the lathe.
machine mounts
the lathe can be mounted on machine mounts,
which can be easily leveled by turning fine thread
hex nuts. Additionally, the large rubber foot pads
on the machine mounts reduce vibration.
figure 10. typical lag shield anchor and lag bolt.
figure 11. typical anchor stud.
figure 9. g7160 Machine Mount.
concrete floor mounting options
if you fasten the lathe to a concrete floor, you must
shim it level before tightening the fasteners, or the
beds may twist out of alignment.
lag shield anchors with lag bolts ( figure 10) and
anchor studs ( figure 11) are two popular meth-
ods for anchoring an object to a concrete floor.
check gearbox oil
it is critical that you make sure there is oil in the
headstock and apron gearboxes before proceed-
ing with the test run. refer to the
lubrication
instructions on page 45 for more details on which
type of oil to use, how much to use, and where to
put it.
GEARBOXES MUST
BE FILLED WITH OIL!
NO OIL SHIPPED WITH
MACHINE!
Requires ISO 68
or Equivalent
Gear Oil.
test run
once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation. the test run consists
of verifying the following: 1) the motor powers up
and runs correctly and 2) the stop button safety
feature works correctly.
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review
troubleshooting on page 48.
if you cannot find a remedy, contact our tech
support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
to begin the test run:
1. Make sure you understand the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is setup properly.
2. Make sure the lathe is lubricated and the head-
stock oil level is full. refer to maintenance
on page 43.
3. Make sure the chuck is correctly secured to
the spindle. refer to mounting chuck and
faceplate on page 22 for details.