Grizzly G0554Z - Manual (Page 52)

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Model g0554z (Mfg 01/09+)
SEcTiON 6: MAiNTENANcE
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Note: This maintenance schedule is based on
average daily usage. Adjust the maintenance
schedule to match your usage to keep your lathe
running smoothly and to protect your investment.
Daily check:
•
loose mounting bolts.
• Worn or damaged wires.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Every 8 Hours of Operation:
•
Clean the machine.
• perform the daily lubrication tasks ( page
51).
• Check/fill headstock, gearbox, and apron oil
reservoirs (
page 52).
• Check/fill the coolant tank ( page 54).
Schedule
Cleaning the Model g0554z is relatively easy.
Vacuum excess metal chips, then wipe off built-
up grime. protect the unpainted metal surfaces
with regular applications of products such as
Model h8257 primrose Armor plate with Moly-d
Machine and Way oil (refer to
AccESSORiES on
page 48).
cleaning &
protecting
2 Weeks After installation:
•
Make sure the bedways are level from side-
to-side and front-to-back (
page 15).
After First 40 Hours of Operation:
•
drain and refill the headstock, gearbox, and
apron oil reservoirs (
page 52).
Every 30 Days:
•
drain, clean out, and refill the coolant tank
(
page 54).
Annually:
•
drain and refill the headstock, gearbox, and
apron oil reservoirs (
page 52).
• Make sure the bedways are level from side-
to-side and front-to-back (
page 15).