Section 6: Maintenance; Schedule; Cleaning; Unpainted Cast Iron - Grizzly G9036 Owner's Manual

section 6: maintenance

always disconnect power
from the machine before
performing maintenance.
ignoring this warning may
result in serious personal
injury.

schedule

For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
every 6–8 hours of running time:
• Clean/vacuum lathe.
• Wipe down unpainted cast iron, including
leadscrew, with way oil or other quality metal
protectant.
lubricate ball fittings (page 44).
•
Check oil reservoirs (page 45).
•
Weekly:
• Check coolant system (page 47). Clean tank
and replace cutting fluid as necessary.
monthly:
Check/adjust v-belt tension (page 45).
•
bi-annually
• Check machine ways to ensure they are
level; adjust mounting if necessary to level
machine (page 16).
yearly:
• Change oil in headstock, gearbox and apron
(page 46).
• Check brake thickness of brake pads (page
57).
Model g9036 Mfg. 7/08+

cleaning

Cleaning the Model g9036 is relatively easy.
disconnect the lathe before cleaning it. remove
chips as they accumulate. vacuum excess metal
chips and wipe off the remaining coolant with a
dry cloth when finished for the day. Chips left on
the machine soaked with water based coolant will
invite oxidation and gummy residue to build up
around moving parts. preventative measures like
this will help keep your lathe running smoothly.
Always be safe and responsible with the use and
disposal of cleaning products.

unpainted cast iron

protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the
lathe by wiping them clean after every use—this
ensures moisture does not remain on bare metal
surfaces.
Keep ways rust-free with regular applications of
products like g96 gun treatment, or Boeshield
®
t-9 (see section 5: accessories on page
40 for more details).
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