Checking/cleaning coolant system – Grizzly G0554Z User Manual

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Model g0554z (Mfg 01/09+)

Replacing v-belts

1. disConnECt lAthE FroM poWEr!

2. perform Steps 2–3 of the previous proce-

dure.

3. loosen the three top adjustment hex nuts,

then raise the motor up by evenly rotating
the hex nuts underneath the motor mounting
plate until there is enough slack in the V-belts
to roll them off the motor pulley.

4. replace both V-belts at the same time,

properly tension them as instructed in the
previous procedure, then replace the access
panels and secure the left side door.

checking/cleaning

coolant System

coolant is a potent and

extremely poisonous

solution to humans and

animals. use personal

protective equipment

when handling coolant

to prevent infections or

poisoning.

checking coolant Tank

When checking the coolant tank, the goal is to
make sure there is enough coolant, the swarf level
in the first chamber of the tank is not too high, and
the coolant has not become contaminated.

Tools Needed

Qty

phillips screwdriver ........................................... 1
Flashlight ........................................................... 1

To check the coolant tank:

1. disConnECt thE Mill FroM poWEr!

2. remove the right side access panel to exam-

ine the coolant tank, as shown in

Figure 83.

Always use non-flammable water-based

coolant to avoid explosions when the fluid

comes in contact with hot metal chips from

the milling operation. For best results, always

follow the coolant manufacturer's recom-

mendations for coolant/water ratios.

A screen in the splash pan keeps large swarf
under the bedway where it can be removed dur-
ing daily cleaning. however, smaller swarf washes
down into the coolant tank where it is separated
from the pump by a wall inside the tank. if this
swarf builds up higher than the wall, then it over-
flows into the pump chamber and clogs the pump.
regular cleaning of the reservoir will ensure the
swarf never flows over the separating wall.

A small amount of coolant is lost during normal
operation. Check the coolant tank daily and fill
it if necessary. in addition, coolant eventually
becomes rancid or contaminated with dangerous
microbes, which makes it unsuitable for further
use. When this happens, drain, clean, and refill
the tank.

Figure 83. Coolant tank and pump.

drain Chute

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