Bearing Preload; Lubrication - Grizzly G4000 Instruction Manual

M M o o t t o o r r - - The bearings used in the motor are
shielded and lubricated for life.
W W a a y y s s , , S S l l i i d d e e s s - - 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 car-
ried along with your lubricant into friction-sensi-
tive areas. Applying oil to the bedways and other
bare metal parts also protect the lathe from rust
and pitting.
L L e e a a d d S S c c r r e e w w - - Be sure to lubricate the leadscrew
and the leadscrew bearing at the tailstock end of
the lathe. F F i i g g u u r r e e 3 3 9 9 . .
F F i i g g u u r r e e 3 3 9 9 . . Leadscrew bearing lubrication point.
G4000 9'' x 19'' Lathe
T T a a i i l l s s t t o o c c k k - - The tailstock is fitted with one oiling
point. Apply oil each week, or after every five
uses (depending on the frequency of operation).
F F i i g g u u r r e e 4 4 0 0 . .
F F i i g g u u r r e e 4 4 0 0 . . Tailstock oiling point.
B B e e a a r r i i n n g g P P r r e e l l o o a a d d
This lathe is shipped from the factory with the
bearing preload already set. If the preload
requires resetting for whatever reason, please
contact our service department for further
instruction.
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