Model G0746/G0749 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
-69-
Apron
oil type .... grizzly t23962 or iso 68 Equivalent
oil amount .......................................... 6.5 Quarts
Check/add Frequency ................................. daily
Change .................. Every 1000 operating hours
Checking Oil Level
the apron oil sight glass is on the front of the
apron, as shown in
figure 114. Maintain the oil
volume so that the level is approximately halfway
in the sight glass.
figure 114. location of apron oil sight glass.
Changing Oil & Flushing Reservoir
small metal particles may accumulate at the bot-
tom of the reservoir with normal use. therefore,
to keep the reservoir clean, drain and flush it after
the first 300 hours, then after every 1000 hours.
place a catch pan under the apron drain plug
shown in
figure 115, then use a 13mm wrench
to remove the fill plug and drain plug, then empty
the reservoir.
Flush the reservoir by pouring a small amount of
clean oil into the fill hole and allowing it to drain
out the bottom. replace the drain plug, add oil as
previously described, then re-install the fill plug.
figure 115. location of apron drain plug.
Fill plug
sight
glass
drain plug
One-Shot Oiler
the one-shot oiler shown in
figure 116 lubricates
the bedways ways.
to use the one-shot oiler, pull the pump lever six
times. the pump draws oil from the apron reser-
voir and then forces it through drilled passages in
the carriage and onto the bedways.
repeat this process while moving the carriage
through its full range of movement to distribute oil
along the bedways.
lubricate the bedways before and after operating
the lathe. if the lathe is in a moist or dirty environ-
ment, increase the lubrication interval.
Check the apron oil level through the sight glass
before using the one-shot oiler to make sure the
reservoir has enough oil.
figure 116. location of one-shot oiler on the
apron.
one-shot
oiler
Longitudinal Leadscrew
oil type .... grizzly t23962 or iso 68 Equivalent
oil amount ......................................... as Needed
lubrication Frequency ................................. daily
Before lubricating the leadscrew (see
figure
116), clean it first with mineral spirits. a stiff brush
works well to help clean out the threads. Make
sure to move the carriage out of the way, so you
can clean the entire length of the leadscrew.
apply a thin coat of oil along the length of the
leadscrew. Use a stiff brush to make sure the oil
is applied evenly and down into the threads.
Note: In some environments, abrasive material
can become caught in the leadscrew lubricant and
drawn into the half nut. In this case, lubricate the
leadscrew with a quality dry lubricant.
leadscrew
