Section 5: Maintenance; Schedule; Cleaning & Protecting - Grizzly G0973 Owner's Manual

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.

Schedule

For optimum performance from this machine, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper
machine operation, stop using the machine imme-
diately if you ever observe any of the items below,
and fix the problem before continuing operations:
• Damaged or dirty wheels.
• Damaged or cracked frame.
• Hardware/fasteners for security.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Daily Maintenance
• Clean and protect wheels.
Monthly Maintenance
• Clean and lubricate lower wheel bracket.
• Clean and lubricate lower wheel adjustment
shaft bushing and leadscrew.
Model G0973 (Mfd. Since 09/23)
Cleaning &
Protecting
Cleaning the Model G0973 is relatively easy.
Periodically wipe down the machine to remove
dust and debris—this ensures rust-promoting
material does not remain on bare metal surfaces.
Since all bearings on the Model G0973 are sealed
and permanently lubricated, simply leave them
alone until they need to be replaced. DO NOT
lubricate them.
Protect the unpainted metal surfaces with regular
applications of products like SLIPIT®, as shown in
Figure 45 below.
Recommended Metal Protectants
G5562—SLIPIT 1 Qt. Gel
®
G5563—SLIPIT 11 Oz. Spray
®
Figure 45. Recommended products for
protecting unpainted cast iron/steel parts on
machinery.
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