Model G0750GV (Mfd. Since 03/18)
-65-
Lubricating
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove end gear cover and all end gears
shown in
Figure 114.
3. Clean end gears thoroughly with mineral spir-
its to remove old grease. Use a small brush if
necessary to clean between teeth.
4. Clean shafts, and wipe away any grease
splatters in vicinity and on inside of end gear
cover.
5. Using clean brush, apply thin layer of grease
on gear teeth. Make sure to get grease
between gear teeth, but do not fill teeth val-
leys.
6. Install end gears and mesh them together
with an approximate 0.002"–0.004" backlash.
Once gears are meshed together, apply
small dab of grease between them where
they mesh together—this grease will be dis-
tributed when gears rotate and re-coat any
areas scraped off during installation.
7. Re-install end gear cover before re-connect-
ing lathe to power.
To prevent the development of rust and corrosion,
the lathe must be properly prepared if it will be
stored for a long period of time. Doing this will
ensure the lathe remains in good condition for
later use.
Preparing Lathe for Storage
1. Run lathe and bring all reservoirs to operating
temperature, then drain and refill them with
clean oil.
2. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
3. Due to limited lubrication between mating
surfaces, remove tooling, chuck, and tailstock
centers. Long-term storage condensation
between mating surfaces can cause seizing
and make later removal extremely difficult.
Machine Storage
4. Thoroughly clean all unpainted, bare metal
surfaces, then apply liberal coat of way oil,
heavy grease, or rust preventative. Take
care to ensure these surfaces are completely
covered but that rust preventative or grease
is kept off of painted surfaces.
5. Lubricate machine as outlined in lubrication
section. Be sure to use pump-type oil can to
fill all ball oilers and oil passages with fresh
oil.
6. Loosen or remove V-belts so they do not
become stretched during storage period. (Be
sure to place maintenance note near power
button as a reminder that belts have been
loosened or removed.)
7. Place a few moisture-absorbing desiccant
packs inside electrical box.
8. Cover lathe and place it in a dry area that is
out of direct sunlight and away from hazard-
ous fumes, paint, solvents, or gas. Fumes
and sunlight can bleach or discolor paint.
9. Every few months, rotate by hand all gear-
driven components a few times in high and
low gear ranges. This will keep bearings,
bushings, gears, and shafts well lubricated
and protected from corrosion—especially
during winter months.
Slide carriage, tailstock, and steady rest
down lathe bed to make sure that way spot-
ting is not beginning to occur.
Bringing Lathe Out of Storage
1. Re-install V-belts and re-tension them (refer
to
Page 73) if you removed them for storage
purposes.
2. Remove moisture-absorbing desiccant packs
from electrical box.
3. Repeat Test Run and Spindle Break-In pro-
cedures, beginning on
Page 24.
