Grizzly G0761 - Gear and Rack Lubrication; Column Leadscrew, Nut, & Pinion Gear Lubrication; Quill Rack & Pinion Lubrication

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Model G0761 (Mfd. Since 10/13)
Quill Rack & Pinion
Lube Type . . Model T23964 or NLGI#2 Equivalent
Lube Amount ........................................Thin Coat
Lubrication Frequency ......... 90 hrs. of Operation
Move the quill up and down to gain full access
to the quill rack and pinion (see Figure 45), then
clean the teeth with mineral spirits, shop rags, and
a brush.
Column Leadscrew, Nut, & Pinion
Gear
Lube Type . . Model T23964 or NLGI#2 Equivalent
Lube Amount ........................................Thin Coat
Lubrication Frequency ......... 90 hrs. of Operation
Using a 5mm hex wrench, remove the column
rear cover to access Z-axis leadscrew compo-
nents (see Figure 44).
When dry, use a brush to apply a thin coat of
grease to the teeth, then raise/lower the quill sev-
eral times to evenly distribute the grease.
Note: Re-apply oil to the quill outside smooth
surface that may have been removed during the
cleaning process.
Figure 45. Quill rack and pinion.
Pinion
Rack
Use shop rags, a stiff brush, and mineral spirits
to clean away the grease and grime from the
Z-axis components. When dry, apply a medium
coat of grease to the components and threads of
the leadscrew. Move the headstock up and down
a few times to evenly distribute the lubricant.
Re-install rear cover.
Figure 44. Column rear cover removed to
access Z-axis leadscrew components.
Nut
Leadscrew
Pinion
Gear