Model G0740 (Mfg. Since 11/12)
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Apron
Oil Type .... Grizzly T23962 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Oil Amount .......................................... 1.2 Quarts
Check/Add Frequency ................................. Daily
Change Frequency ................................ Annually
Checking Oil Level
The apron oil sight glass is on the front of the
apron, as shown in Figure 103. Maintain the oil
volume so that the level is approximately halfway
in the sight glass.
One-Shot Oiler
The one-shot oiler shown in Figure 105 lubricates
the saddle ways with oil from the apron reservoir.
Place a catch pan under the apron drain plug
shown in Figure 104, loosen the fill plug, then use
a 5mm hex wrench to remove the drain plug and
empty the reservoir.
Figure 104. Location of apron drain plug.
Draining Oil & Flushing Reservoir
Since the apron oil reservoir supplies the one-
shot oiler, the oil is constantly being refreshed
when the reservoir is filled. However, small metal
particles may accumulate at the bottom of the
reservoir with normal use. Therefore, to keep the
reservoir clean, drain and flush it at least once a
year.
Figure 103. Location of apron oil sight glass.
Sight
Glass
Figure 105. Location of one-shot oiler on the
apron.
One-Shot
Oiler
Flush the reservoir by pouring a small amount of
clean oil into the fill hole and allowing it to drain
out the bottom.
Replace the drain plug, add oil as previously
described.
To use the one-shot oiler, pull the pump knob out
for two or three seconds and then push it in. The
pump draws oil from the apron reservoir and then
forces it through drilled passages to the carriage
ways.
Repeat this process while moving the carriage
and cross slide through their full range of move-
ment to distribute oil along the ways.
Lubricate the ways before and after operating the
lathe. If the lathe is in a moist or dirty environment,
increase the lubrication interval.
Check the apron oil level through the sight glass
before using the one-shot oiler to make sure the
reservoir has enough oil.
Fill Plug
Drain Plug
