X-Axis Power Feed Gears - Grizzly G0757 Owner's Manual

X-Axis Power Feed Gears

Grease Type ...................... NLGI#2 or Equivalent
Amount .................................................Thin Coat
Add Frequency .................... 40 hrs. of Operation
Tool Needed
Wrench 19mm ................................................... 1
To lubricate the power feed gears:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove the hex nut and ball handle from the
power unit end of the X-axis leadscrew.
3. Unthread and remove the knurled retaining
ring and graduated dial ring from the end of
leadscrew.
4. Remove the brass bevel gear from the
leadscrew, then remove the leadscrew align-
ment key (see Figure 63).
Brass
Bevel Gear
Figure 63. Power feed gears and key.
Model G0757 (Mfg. Since 6/13)
Qty
Key
Drive
Gear
5. Brush a light coat of grease on the bevel gear
teeth and the smaller drive gear.
6. Replace the leadscrew alignment key, then
align the bevel gear keyway with the key as
you slide the gear onto the leadscrew and
mesh its teeth with the drive gear.
7.
Replace the graduated dial ring and secure it
with the knurled retaining ring—do not over-
tighten.
8.
Slide the ball handle onto the leadscrew,
align the keyway with the leadscrew align-
ment key, then secure it with the hex nut
removed in Step 2.
9.
Move the table with the ball handle to check
gear movement and distribute the grease on
the gears. If the movement is not smooth,
repeat Steps 2–8 until it is.
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