Lubrication Schedule And General Maintenance - Jet GH-1440ZX Operation And Maintenance Instructions

15.0 Lubrication schedule and general maintenance

Regularly scheduled maintenance is crucial to ensure a long service life for your machine. The schedule below shows
general cleaning, lubrication points and coolant replacement information for the ZX Series Lathes. Push stop button
and power off before lubricating. Follow local regulations for disposal of used coolant/lubricants. Minimize direct
skin contact with lubricants and coolants, and wear eye protection when pouring coolant in case of splash.
Mobile DTE® Oil Heavy Medium is recommended for the SAE-20W machine oil.
If the brand of oil is ever changed, it is recommended that you flush and clean the reservoir first to prevent any
compatibility issues.
Table 1
Section Element
8.3 Chuck
Spindle/cam locks/
8.3
chuck body
All exposed metal
surfaces
9.0 Headstock
9.0 Gearbox
9.0 Apron and Saddle
Leadscrew; Feed Rod;
9.0 Spindle Direction
Control Axle
Travel Setting Rod
9.0
Cross slide
9.0
Compound rest
9.0
Tailstock
9.0 Anti-dust felt on v-ways
10.0 Coolant reservoir
14.10 Steady Rest
14.11 Follow Rest
14.6 V-belts
Action
Grease jaws and scroll
light coat of oil
light coat of oil
Drain and fill
Drain and fill
Drain and fill
Fill at ball oilers
Fill at (1) ball oiler
Fill at (2) ball oilers
Fill at (2) ball oilers
Fill at (1) ball oiler
Clean
(follow coolant
manufacturer's
directions)
Lubricate finger shafts
and contact points
Lubricate finger shafts
and contact points
Inspect and tighten if
needed
24
Lubricant
#2 lithium tube grease
SAE-20W machine oil
SAE-20W machine oil
SAE-20W machine oil
SAE-20W machine oil
SAE-20W machine oil
SAE-20W machine oil
SAE-20W machine oil
SAE-20W machine oil
SAE-20W machine oil
SAE-20W machine oil
kerosene
Coolant of choice,
approx. 4 gallons
Lead-based grease
Lead-based grease
Frequency
periodically
periodically
frequently
- after 30 days,
- every 2 months
- after first 3 months,
- every 6 months
- after first 3 months,
- then annually
daily (1 or 2 times per
shift)
as needed
daily
daily
daily
Inspect weekly
(follow coolant
manufacturer's
directions)
before each use
before each use
periodically