Grizzly G5771 User Manual

g5771 50" slip roll 16 gauge

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SEctION 5: MAINtENANcE

For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.

Daily check:
•

loose mounting bolts.

•

any other unsafe condition.

Weekly Maintenance:
•

Clean machine.

•

lubricate gears.

•

lubricate bushings.

Schedule

Cleaning  the  Model  g5771  is  relatively  easy.
periodically  wipe  down  the  machine  to  remove
dust  and    oil.  treat  all  unpainted  cast  iron  and
steel with a non-staining lubricant after cleaning.

cleaning

protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the
machine by wiping it clean after every use—this
ensures rust-promoting debris does not remain on
bare metal surfaces.

Keep the machine rust-free with regular applica-
tions of products like slipit

, or Boeshield

t-9

(see

Section 5: Accessories on Page 21 for

more details).

Unpainted cast Iron

Lubrication

lubricating the Model g5771 consists of applying
lubricant to the gears, adjustment screws, and the
roller bushings.

Grease Locations (figure 41)

remove the gear cover and brush a light coat of
multi-purpose grease on the gear teeth. turn the
crank to disperse the grease. also apply grease
to the roller adjustment screws.

Oiling bushings (figure 42)

apply several drops of sae 30 or equivalent oil
from an oil can into the oil holes at both ends of
each roller. turn the crank several times to dis-
perse the oil. Wipe off excess oil.

figure 41.

Grease locations.

figure 42.

Oil locations.