Ram Ways; Head Tilt & Ram Pinions; Table Elevation Leadscrew - Grizzly G0747 Owner's Manual

Ram Ways

oil type ...... Model t23962 or iso 68 equivalent
oil Amount ............................................ thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency .......... 40 hrs. of operation
Move the ram back and forth as necessary to
access the full length of the ways (see Figure 56),
then use a clean shop rag to apply a thin coat of
lubricant to the ways.
Figure 56. ram ways.
Head Tilt & Ram Pinions
the interaction between the cast iron surfaces
of these devices (see Figure 57) produces a dry
powder that provides an adequate lubrication.
do not apply any other lubricant that could pro-
duce a stiff compound, which may interfere with
smooth movement.
rack & pinion gear
Figure 57. head tilt and ram pinions.
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ram Ways
head tilt
ram
pinion gear

Table Elevation Leadscrew

grease type ........................nlgi 2 or equivalent
grease Amount .................................... thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency .......... 40 hrs. of operation
elevate the table all the way up, then use mineral
spirits to clean any debris and built-up grime from
the elevation leadscrew threads. Add one pump
from a grease gun to the leadscrew grease fitting
shown in Figure 58, then run the table up and
down to distribute the grease. repeat this process
until the entire leadscrew is well lubricated.
grease
Fitting
Figure 58. elevation leadscrew grease fitting.
Model G0747/G0748 (Mfg. Since 8/12)
leadscrew