Grizzly G0793, Owner'S Manual

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Model G0793 (Mfd. Since 02/15)
Downfeed Gearbox
1. Remove oil fill plug on top of the gearbox
(see
Figure 40).
2. Position drain pan under drain plug and then
remove drain plug. Allow old oil to drain into
drain pan.
3. Replace and tighten drain plug.
4. Fill headstock with oil to red mark on sight
glass (see
Figure 40).
Do not fill gearbox with oil above red mark.
This could damage the machine and create
an overflow of oil.
Figure 40. Gearbox oil fill, drain and sight glass
locations.
Oil Drain Plug
Oil Fill Plug
Sight Glass
Oil Type ......Model T23963 or ISO 32 Equivalent
Oil Amount ...............................................
1
⁄
2
quart
Lubrication Frequency ........................... Annually
The gear box uses an oil pump to lubricate the
gears. For this machine, use ISO 32 machine
oil. Check the oil level every day (see
Step 4).
Change oil annually.
Tools Needed Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
Hex Wrench 8mm .............................................. 1
Drain Pan (2-Gallon or Larger) .......................... 1
To change oil in gearbox:
5. Re-install oil fill plug.
6. Discard used oil following federal, state,
and fluid manufacturer guidelines for proper
disposal.
Figure 39. Red mark on sight glass indicates
headstock oil level is full.
Red Mark
Oil-Level
Sight Glass
4. Fill headstock with oil to red mark on sight
glass (see Figure 39).