Climax FF6300, Operating Manual

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P/N 80679, Rev. 10 Page 67
5.4 L
UBRICATING THE MACHINE
Table 5-2 on page 68 provides information on recommended lubricants.
Change the oil in the main body drive gear and grease the lower spindle bearing after
every 1000 hours of use, or yearly.
NOTICE
The more frequently oil is used to lubricate the leadscrew and nuts, the
longer they will last.
F
IGURE
5-2. L
UBRICATION LOCATIONS
A. Rectangle and dovetail ways—Lubricate the rectangle and dovetail ways daily
during machine use, with AW 32 or equivalent.
B. Leadscrew—Lubricate the leadscrew weekly during machine use, with Nook
E-100 spray lube or equivalent.
C. Thrust bearings—The thrust bearings are lubricated at the factory and should
not need further lubrication.
D. Lower bearing—Lubricate the lower bearing yearly at the Zerk fitting, with
Mobil SHC 460 or equivalent.
E. Main body gear drive—Lubricate the main body gear drive once per year, with
Mobil 634 Gear Oil or equivalent.