Lubrication - Grizzly G0705 Owner's Manual

lubrication

points requiring periodic lubrication are:
a. column. a light film of oil (Mobil vactra 2 or
iso 68 equivalent) will smooth action and
prevent rust and corrosion.
b. column rack. lubricate every 90 days with
nlgi #2 grease.
c. Quill. a light coating of oil (Mobil vactra 2)
will ensure smooth movement.
d. Quill rack. lubricate every 90 days with
nlgi #2 grease.
e. table leadscrews. lubricate once each
week with several drops of Mobil vactra 2 or
way oil. refer to table leadscrews on this
page for more information on this procedure.
f. ball oilers. Wipe the outer surface of the ball
fitting with a clean cloth to remove contami-
nants. press the ball of the fitting with the tip
of the oiler. press a few drops of Mobil vactra
2 or way oil into the ball fitting, then clean up
any residue with a cloth.
g. Ways. periodically lubricate the ways with
Mobil vactra 2 or way oil.
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a
d
F
g
figure 54. Ball oiler locations.
Model G0705 (Mfg. since 09/09)
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C
F
e
F
e
table leadscrews
every six months, or more frequently under heavy
use, clean and lubricate the leadscrews.
items needed:
Mobil vactra 2 or iso 68 equivalent ................. 1
stiff-Bristled nylon Brush for Cleaning .............. 1
Mineral spirits ................. as needed for cleaning
shop rags ...................... as needed for cleaning
to lubricate the leadscrews:
1. disConneCt Mill/drill FroM poWer!
2.
using the cross handwheel, move the table
as far forward as possible.
3. lift or remove the rubber way cover, then use
mineral spirits and a brush to clean as much
of the existing oil and debris as possible off
of the cross travel leadscrew shown in figure
55. allow the leadscrew to dry.
figure 55. Cross travel leadscrew location.
4. apply oil to the exposed leadscrew threads,
then move the table through its full range of
cross motion several times to disperse the oil
along the full length of the leadscrew.
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