Ball Oilers - Grizzly G4003G Owner's Manual

Ball Oilers

Oil Type .... Grizzly T23963 or ISO 32 Equivalent
Oil Amount ......................................1 or 2 Squirts
Lubrication Frequency ................................. Daily
A
This lathe has 14 ball oilers that should be oiled
B
on a daily basis before beginning operation. Refer C
to Figures 103–1056 for their locations.
Ball Oilers
Figure 103. Saddle and slide ball oilers.
Proper lubrication of ball oilers is done with a
pump-type oil can that has a plastic or rubberized
cone tip (see Page 55 for offerings from Grizzly).
D
We do not recommend using metal needle or
lance tips, as they can push the ball too far into
the oiler, break the spring seat, and lodge the ball
in the oil galley.
Lubricate the ball oilers before and after machine
use, and more frequently under heavy use. When
Figure 104. Carriage handwheel ball oiler.
lubricating ball oilers, first clean the outside sur-
face to remove any dust or grime. Push the rub-
ber or plastic tip of the oil can nozzle against the
E
ball oiler to create a hydraulic seal, then pump the
oil can once or twice. If you see sludge and con-
taminants coming out of the lubrication area, keep
pumping the oil can until the oil runs clear. When
finished, wipe away any excess oil.
A. Compound-rest leadscrew & slides
B. Cross-slide leadscrew & slides
Figure 105. Tailstock ball oilers.
C. Saddle slides
D. Carriage handwheel
E. Tailstock ball oilers
F
F.
Leadscrew end bearing
G. Feed rod end bearing
G
Figure 106. Leadscrew & feed rod ball oilers.
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Model G4003G (Mfd. Since 1/15)