Grizzly G0453PX - Manual (Page 35)

-29- Model G0453Z/G0454Z (Mfg. 1/09+)
Lubrication
Your planer features bearings that are lubricated
and sealed at the factory. These bearing do not
require any further attention unless they need
to be replaced. If a bearing fails, your planer will
probably develop a noticeable rumble or vibration,
which will increase when the machine is under a
load. The bearings are standard sizes and can
be replaced through Grizzly (refer to the
Parts
Breakdowns beginning on Page 46 for bearing
identification).
Follow the maintenance schedule on Page 28
and the procedures listed below to properly lubri-
cate the other planer components, which are
essential for long life and trouble-free operation
of your planer.
Feed Roller Bushings
The infeed and outfeed rollers rotate inside bush-
ing blocks on both ends of the rollers. Add 2–3
drops of SAE 30W oil to the center hole of the four
feed roller tension adjustment bolts on top of the
head casting, as shown in
Figure 24.
Figure 24. Lubrication locations for the feed
roller bushings.
Lubricate
Here
Columns and Leadscrews
The table rides on the columns and is moved by
the rotation of the leadscrews inside the columns.
Loosen the dust sleeve (see
Figure 25) to access
the columns and leadscrews. Apply a thin coat of
SAE 30W oil to the outside surface of the columns
and brush on a light application of multi-purpose
grease to the leadscrew threads. Move the table
up and down to distribute the lubricant.
Table Height Worm Gear
Remove the three cap screws that secure the
worm gear housing (see
Figure 26), then lift
the housing and handwheel assembly off the
machine. Clean away any debris from the housing
and gears, then brush on a moderate amount of
multi-purpose grease to the gear teeth.
Figure 26. Location of the table height worm
gear housing.
Worm Gear
Housing
Figure 25. Column dust sleeve.
Column Dust
Sleeve
NOTICE
Failure to followed reasonable lubrication
practices as instructed in this manual for
your planer could lead to premature failure
of your planer and will void the warranty.