Z-Axis Leadscrew - Grizzly G0755 Owner's Manual

z-Axis Leadscrew

oil type ................ nLgi#2 grease or equivalent
oil Amount ............................................thin Coat
Lubrication Frequency ....... 90 days of operation
using a 5mm hex wrench, remove the rear col-
umn cover to access the z-axis leadscrew and
worm gear (see Figure 52).
Figure 52. z-axis leadscrew and worm gear
exposed.
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z-Axis
Leadscrew
Worm
gear
use mineral spirits, shop rags, and a brush to
clean away the old grease from the leadscrew
threads and the worm gear teeth.
use a brush to apply a thin coat of grease to the
threads and teeth, then raise/lower the headstock
several times to distribute the grease.
Note: Replace the rear column cover before re-
connecting the machine to power.
Model G0755 (Mfg. Since 1/13)