Grizzly G0509 - Manual (Page 44)

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G0509 & G0509G 16" x 40" Lathe
coolant system
the coolant pump and reservoir are located in the
base behind the vented cover on the tailstock end
of the lathe.
the chip pan is fitted with a screen, so pay atten-
tion that it does not become clogged, fill the chip
pan with coolant, and cause the pump to operate
in an empty reservoir. pump damage will cccur if
it is run for a period of time without coolant.
to perform regular maintenance on the cut-
ting fluid system:
1. remove the access cover at the rear of the
lathe ( figure 56).
figure 56. Coolant pump and reservoir.
2. pump the old cutting fluid out of the reservoir
and dispose of according to state and federal
environmental laws.
3. using a magnet, brush, and rags, clean out
metal chips from the bottom of the reservoir
and the screen. Flush with hot soapy water if
required.
4. refill the reservoir with applicable water-
soluble cutting fluid. Closely follow the fluid
manufacturer's instructions for mixing.
5. open the valve on the coolant nozzle.
6. turn the coolant pump ON (figure 57) to
prime the coolant system and to see if the
coolant is cycling properly.
7. replace the access cover.
biological & poison
hazard! use the correct
personal protection
equipment when handling
cutting fluid and by
follow federal, state,
and fluid manufacturer
requirements to properly
dispose of cutting fluid.
figure 57. Coolant pump switch.