Grizzly G0509 - Manual (Page 43)

G0509 & G0509G 16" x 40" Lathe
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lead screw, feed rod, slides, and Ways, see
figure 55
Be sure to clean and lubricate the leadscrew,
feed rod and switch control rod. the lead screw
and feed rod have a bearing on the tail stock end
support that requires one to two squirts of oil.
Apply oil to the ways and slides after each use.
Wipe the ways with a clean rag prior to lubrication
to ensure that no grime is carried along with your
lubricant into friction-sensitive areas. Applying oil
to the bedways and other bare metal parts also
protects the lathe from rust and pitting.
external gearing, headstock and gearbox,
see figure 53
Brush on a coat of lithium grease on the teeth
of the drive gears. Avoid getting grease on the
belt or pulleys when lubricating.
Change the oil in
the headstock after the first 2 hours of use; then,
every 6 months depending on usage. use iso 68
or a general 10W-30W motor oil.
note: The headstock oil fill plug is located on the
top of the headstock plate, labeled OIL.
figure 55. general lubrication.
lead screw
Feed rod
switch Control rod
Ball
oilers
rack
Way
figure 53. headstock lubrication.
gearbox Fill
gearbox drain
headstock
drain
tailstock , see figure 54
the tailstock is fitted with two ball oilers. the
tailstock barrel may be oiled directly. Apply oil
each week, or after every few uses (depending
on the frequency of operation). Be sure to clean
the slide ways for the tailstock and lift the tailstock
and squirt a few drops of oil on the ways. it is a
good idea to remove the tailstock once a month
and wipe the bottom thoroughly and relubricate
the way tracks.
figure 54. tailstock lubrication.