Training Guide Course No. 196514
Level 2 Maintenance, X-1000 Series Dispensing Systems 3-24 P/N 196515 (Revision A)
Exercise Sheet 3-5-1
Lubricating the X-Beam and Y-Rail Linear Bearings
Tools and Materials Needed:
 Grease Gun  Isopropyl alcohol
 Linear bearing grease (NSK-PS2)*  Soft cloth
 Rubber Gloves  Personal Protective Equipment
Make sure that the dispensing system is turned OFF before
attempting this procedure or serious injury may occur.
Use Personal Protective Equipment when working with
lubrication materials. Refer to the applicable MSDS. Remove all
spills and properly dispose of contaminated materials.
1. Load the grease cartridge into the grease gun as follows:
Pull back on the handle at the bottom of the grease gun cylinder until the locking
tabs are visible. Twist the lock into position.
Unscrew and remove the top of the grease gun.
Remove the blue cap from the grease cartridge and place it, open end down,
into the grease gun cylinder.
Remove the seal from the bottom of the grease cartridge by pulling the tab.
Replace the top of the grease gun.
Screw the extension into the front side at the top of the grease gun.
Release the handle from the locked position.
Purge the air from the grease gun cartridge by dispensing grease into a waste
receptacle until a solid stream flows from the gun.
2. Using the FmNT Position Controls, move the Dispensing Head to the front of the
dispensing area.
3. Perform a Service Shutdown as described in Information Sheet 1-3-2 on page 1-11.
4. Using an ammonia-based cleaner and a soft cloth, clean and wipe the X- and Y-rails.
Manually move the Dispensing Head as necessary to reach all parts of the rails.
5. Locate the grease fitting on each of the four X-beam Linear Bearing Cars and four Y-
rail Linear Bearing Cars (See Diagram Sheet 3-5-1 on page 3-25).
6. Attach grease gun to each fitting and the pull grease gun lever one time to squirt
grease into the bearing.
7. Use a soft cloth to clean up any excess grease.
8. Perform a Post-Service Startup as described in Information Sheet 1-3-4 on page
1-14.
9. Use the FmNT Position Controls to move the Dispensing Head back and forth in both
the X-axis and the Y-axis.
10. Open the Hatch and use a soft cloth to remove any excess grease along the rails.
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