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g0669X precision 10" x 54" Vs Milling Machine
Lubrication
your mill has numerous moving metal-to-metal
contacts that require proper lubrication to help
ensure efficient and long-lasting mill operation.
other than lubrication points covered in this sec-
tion, all other bearings are internally lubricated
and sealed at the factory. simply leave them
alone unless they need to be replaced.
NOTICE
follow reasonable lubrication practices as
outlined in the manual for your mill. failure
to do so could lead to premature failure of
your mill and will void the warranty.
One-Shot Oiler
Lubricant
frequency
Qty
iso 68 sae 20W
Bearing and gear
Lubricant
every
8 hours
of operation
1
pump
the oil lines running from the one-shot oiler feed
lubrication to the ways of the column (knee),
saddle, and table, as well the longitudinal, cross
feed, and vertical leadscrews.
pull the handle (see
figure 52) and release it to
send the lubricant through the lines.
figure 52. one-shot oiler (on left side of knee).
handle
Fill Cap
Quill Gearing
Lubricant
frequency
Qty
iso 68 sae 20W
Bearing and gear
Lubricant
every
8 hours
of operation
5
drops
Clean debris and grime from the quill gearing oil
cup shown in
figure 53, then lift the cap and add
the correct amount of lubricant to the cup.
figure 53. Quill gearing oil cup on right side of
head.
oil Cup
bull & Spindle Speed Range Gearing
Lubricant
frequency
Qty
Multi-purpose
gear grease
every
40 hours
of operation
5 pumps
from
grease gun
Clean debris and grime from the grease fitting
shown in
figure 54, then use a grease gun to
add the correct amount of lubricant to the fitting.
Clean off the fitting afterward to keep debris from
accumulating.
figure 54. Bull and spindle speed range gearing
grease fitting.
grease Fitting
