Grizzly G0592 - Manual (Page 33)

G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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Figure 39. Gear box lubrication.
Fill Cap
Sight Glass
5. Replace the drain plug, then lower the bow to
its lowest position.
6. Open the fill cap and fill the gearbox with oil
until you see the oil level reach the halfway
point in the sight glass (see
Figure 39).
7. Tighten the fill plug, connect the machine
to power and run the saw for a minute or
two—then reinspect the oil level. Add more
oil if needed to maintain level at the halfway
mark in the sight glass.
Figure 40. Vise l eadscrew lubrication area.
Leadscrew
8. Lubricate the leadscrew as needed with
general purpose grease. Apply a thin layer
all along the leadscrew surface (see
Figure
40).