Check Gearbox Oil; Test Run - Grizzly G9972Z Owner's Manual

check Gearbox Oil

it is critical that you make sure there is oil in the
feed rate gearbox before proceeding with the
test run. refer to the Lubrication instructions on
page 41 for more details on which type of oil to
use, how much to use, and where to put it.
GEARBOXES MUST
BE FILLED WITH OIL!
NO OIL SHIPPED WITH
MACHINE!
Refer to the Lubrication
Section in this Manual
for Recommended
Oil Type.

Test Run

once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly.
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review the
Troubleshooting on page 45.
if you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
tech support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To test run the machine:
1. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is set up properly.
2. read and understand the Basic controls
subsection on page 16.
3. Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
4.
perform all lubrication
instructed in the Lubrication subsection on
page 41.
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procedures as
5. Move the half-nut lever up to disengage the
half-nut, and push the power feed lever down
to disengage the carriage power feed, as
shown in figure 9.
half-nut Lever
Up (horizontal)
power Feed
Lever down
(horizontal)
figure 9. half-nut and power feed lever
positions for test run.
NOTICE
ALWAYS make sure the power feed lever
and the half-nut lever are disengaged before
starting the lathe to avoid carriage crashes
with the headstock or tailstock.
6. Connect the machine to the power source.
7.
Lift the cover of the motor on/oFF switch
and turn the motor ON.
8. Flip the spindle switch to the right "R" posi-
tion—the spindle should rotate counterclock-
wise and the leadscrew should turn clock-
wise.
Note: Listen to and watch for abnormal
noises or actions. The machine should run
smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing
noises.
Strange or unusual noises should be inves-
tigated and corrected before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
9.
Flip the spindle switch to the center "O" posi-
tion and wait for the spindle to come to a
complete stop.
10. turn the spindle switch to the left "L" posi-
tion—the spindle should rotate clockwise and
the leadscrew should turn counterclockwise.
G9972Z 11" x 26" Lathe w/Gearbox