Grizzly G4179 - Manual (Page 21)

Model g4179 1 ⁄
2
hp power Feeder
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SEctiON 5: MaiNtENaNcE
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily check:
•
loose mounting bolts.
• Worn switch.
• Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
• damaged wheel rubber.
• any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
Schedule
always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
Frequently blow-off sawdust with compressed
air. this is especially important for the internal
working parts and motor. dust build-up around
the motor is a sure way to decrease its life span.
if the wheels become loaded up with pitch, oil, or
other residues, wipe them clean using a clean rag
and a mild solvent. avoid touching the plastic or
paint with mineral spirits or you may damage the
surfaces.
cleaning
• as required to prevent rust, binding, and
dry spots, brush the sprockets, chain, and
change gears (
Figure 14) with a light film of
an automotive grade gl-2 grease.
• to prevent surface rust and binding, peri-
odically clean and oil all lock lever and lead
screw threads with a light machine oil.
Lubrication
• after the first 200 hours of use, or after the
first month, change the gearbox oil with 4.5
fluid ounces of a good automotive grade
80-90W gear oil. For the remaining life of
the power feeder, change the oil every 1000
hours, or every 6 months.
Note: To drain the
unit, remove the fill plug labeled "OIL" and
invert the power feeder.
• Every 40 hours of use, or once every two
weeks, wipe clean and lubricate the wheel
grease fittings (
Figure 13) with one pump
from a grease gun filled with automotive
grade gl-2 grease.
Figure 13. Wheel lubrication.
grease
Fitting
Figure 14. sprockets, chain, and gears.
Chain
sprocket
Change
gear
oil Fill
plug