Leadscrews - Grizzly G0720R Owner's Manual

Leadscrews

Clean and relubricate the leadscrews monthly.
Repeat this task more frequently if the machine
is under heavy use or operates in adverse condi-
tions.
Items Needed:
Tube of White Lithium Grease ........................... 1
Paint Brush for Grease Application ................... 1
Mineral Spirits .............................................1 Cup
To lubricate the leadscrews:
1.
Move the headstock to the highest position.
2. DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!
3. Remove the way cover (see Figure 41) for
lower column leadscrew access.
4. Using mineral spirits, clean the upper and
lower portions of the column leadscrew.
5.
Lightly coat the entire leadscrew with lithium
grease.
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Qty
Figure 41. Headstock leadscrew access and lubrication.
6.
Connect the mill to power, and run the head-
stock up and down to spread the grease.
7.
Wipe-off excess grease with a clean rag.
8.
Move the table to the far right and all the way
forward to expose the leadscrew, as shown in
Figure 40.
9. Clean and lubricate the table leadscrews in
the same manner as the column leadscrew.
Leadscrew
Figure 40. Table leadscrew.
Lithium
Grease
Model G0720R (Mfg. Since 11/10)
Exposed
Lithium
Grease
Way
Cover
Held
Down