Model G0808 (Mfd. Since 11/15)
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X-Axis & Y-Axis Leadscrews
Grease Type .....................NLGI #2 or Equivalent
Grease Amount ....................................Thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency .........40 Hrs. of Operation
Use mineral spirits to clean any debris and built-
up grime from the leadscrews shown in
Figures
68–69, then wipe them dry. Brush a thin coat of
lubricant on the threads of the leadscrews, then
rotate each leadscrew through its full path to dis-
tribute the grease.
Figure 68. X-axis leadscrew as viewed from
underneath right side of table.
Figure 69. Y-axis leadscrew as viewed from
underneath knee.
X-Axis
Leadscrew
Y-Axis
Leadscrew
Quill Rack & Pinion
Oil Type ................ NLGI#2 Grease or Equivalent
Oil Amount ............................................Thin Coat
Lubrication Frequency .........90 Hrs. of Operation
Remove cover plate from bottom of headstock,
then move the quill up and down to gain full
access to the quill rack and pinion (see
Figure
70). Clean the teeth with mineral spirits, shop
rags, and a brush.
When dry, use a brush to apply a thin coat of
grease to the teeth, then raise/lower the quill sev-
eral times to distribute the grease. Re-install cover
plate when finished.
Note: Re-apply oil to the quill smooth outside
surface that was removed during the cleaning
process.
Figure 70. Quill rack and pinion.
Pinion
Quill
Rack
Cover
Plate
Removed
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