Tailstock Lock; Cross Slide Backlash - Grizzly G9249 Owner's Manual

3.
use the handwheels to test the slide move-
ment and repeat Step 2 if necessary.
Note: Adjust gib pressure until you feel a
slight drag in the movement of the slide.

Tailstock Lock

When pushed toward the spindle, the tailstock lock
holds the tailstock firmly in place on the bedway
with a locking plate underneath the tailstock.
Tools Needed
Wrench 18mm ................................................... 1
To adjust the tailstock lock:
1. Move the tailstock lock down, then position
the tailstock to an area on the bedway that
will allow access to the locking hex nut and
plate underneath the tailstock (see figure
98).
tailstock lock
locking hex nut & plate
figure 98. tailstock locking hex nut and plate.
2.
tighten the locking hex nut a 1/4 turn at a
time until the tailstock will not move when
locked. repeat this step as necessary.
g9249 12" x 37" Belt drive gap Bed lathe
cross Slide
Backlash is the amount of play in the handwheel,
felt when turning the handwheel, but before the
slide begins to move.
Note: When adjusting backlash, keep in mind the
goal is to tighten the cross slide leadscrew without
causing it to bind. Overtightening will cause exces-
sive wear to the sliding block and leadscrew.
To adjust the cross slide backlash:
Qty
1. disConneCt lAthe FroM poWer!
2. remove the rear splash pan from the lathe.
3. From the rear of the cross slide, loosen/
tighten the two phillips head screws shown
in figure 99 until you are satisfied with the
amount of backlash.
Adjustment screws
figure 99. Cross slide backlash adjustment
screws (viewed from the rear of the cross slide).
4. re-install the rear splash pan.
Backlash
Cross slide leadscrew
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