SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.
Note: This maintenance schedule is based on average daily usage. Adjust the maintenance schedule to match your usage to keep your lathe running smoothly and to protect your investment.
Daily Check:
•Loose mounting bolts.
•Worn or damaged wires.
•Any other unsafe condition.
Every 8 Hours of Operation:
•Clean the machine.
•Perform the daily lubrication tasks (Page 51).
•Check/fill headstock, gearbox, and apron oil reservoirs (Page 52).
•Check/fill the coolant tank (Page 54).
2 Weeks After Installation:
•Make sure the bedways are level from side-
After First 40 Hours of Operation:
•Drain and refill the headstock, gearbox, and apron oil reservoirs (Page 52).
Every 30 Days:
•Drain, clean out, and refill the coolant tank (Page 54).
Annually:
•Drain and refill the headstock, gearbox, and apron oil reservoirs (Page 52).
•Make sure the bedways are level from side-
Cleaning &
Protecting
Cleaning the Model G0554Z is relatively easy. Vacuum excess metal chips, then wipe off built- up grime. Protect the unpainted metal surfaces with regular applications of products such as Model H8257 Primrose Armor Plate with
Model G0554Z (Mfg 01/09+)