
-18-
Model T1243 (Mfd. Since 02/18)
To lubricate Y-axis leadscrew:
1. Turn Y-axis handwheel to expose Y-axis
leadscrew cover (see
Figure 34).
Leadscrews
Oil Type .... Grizzly T26685 or ISO 32 Equivalent
Oil Amount .......................................... Thin Layer
Lubrication Frequency .............................Monthly
Lubricate the X- and Y-axis leadscrews monthly,
or more often under heavy use.
2. Tip cross-rotary table up to expose leadscrew
(see
Figure 33).
3. With stiff brush and mineral spirits, clean
debris from leadscrew. Wipe clean with shop
rag and allow to dry.
4. Coat leadscrew with thin layer of ISO 32 or
equivalent oil.
5. Tip cross-rotary table back onto base, then
use X-axis handwheel to move table along
full length of travel to spread lubricant evenly
along leadscrew.
Items Needed
Qty
Mineral Spirits .................................... As Needed
Stiff-Bristled Brush ............................................ 1
Shop Rags ......................................... As Needed
To lubricate X-axis leadscrew:
1. Turn rotary table handwheel until X-axis
handwheel is parallel with front mounting
slot, as shown in
Figure 32, then use X-axis
handwheel to move table all the way forward
over front mounting slot.
Figure 33. X-axis leadscrew exposed for
cleaning and lubrication.
X-Axis
Leadscrew
Figure 32. Aligning table to lubricate X-axis
leadscrew.
Rotary Table
Handwheel
X-Axis
Handwheel
Note:
Because the T1243 table can rotate
360°, whichever handwheel aligns with the
front mounting slot controls X-axis table
travel. To access the X-axis leadscrew for
lubrication, align the handwheels as shown in
Figure 32.
Front
Mounting
Slot
Y-Axis
Handwheel
Figure 34. Location of Y-axis leadscrew cover.
Y-Axis
Handwheel
Table
X-Axis
Handwheel
Y-Axis
Leadscrew
Cover