SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS disconnect the electric power to the machine before servicing. NEVER lubri- cate your lathe while it is running.
Lubrication
Your Model G4000 will function best when it is clean and well lubricated. Take the time to wipe down and oil the machine after use. We recom- mend using ISO 68 or SAE 20W
Apron - Apply lubrication to the apron through the ball fitting on the front face of the apron.
Figure 36.
Figure 36. Apron lubrication point.
External Gearing - One-to-two squirts of oil into the oil ball on the gear hubs. Figure 37.
Apply only a minimal amount of oil to the teeth of the end gears. Avoid getting oil on the belt or pul- leys when lubricating.
Figure 37. Oil ball on gear hubs.
Please note that the large toothed pulley that is to the left of the gears shown in Figure 37 has an oil ball on the end of the shaft it is mounted to. Make sure to apply one-to-two squirts into the oil ball.
Figure 38. Gearbox lubrication caps.
Gearbox - Lubrication for the Gearbox is provid- ed through 4 oil caps. Add a squirt or two of oil after every three-to-four hours of use. Figure 38.
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