To lubricate the vertical leadscrew bushing and ring & pinion gears:
1.DISCONNECT MILL/DRILL FROM POWER!
2.Remove the bushing cap by unthreading the four cap screws that secure it (Figure 50).
Bushing Cap
Figure 50. Bushing cap removal.
3.Apply several drops of light machine oil to the bushing edge, then rotate the vertical handwheel to disperse the oil (Figure 51).
Figure 51. Bushing oil location.
4.Replace the bushing cap.
5.Remove the acorn nut and flat washer that secure the vertical handwheel, then remove the handwheel (Figure 52).
Figure 52. Handwheel removal.
6.Remove the four cap screws that secure the handwheel shaft pillow block, then carefully remove the assembly (Figure 53).
Pillow Block |
Ring Gear |
Pinion Gear |
Figure 53. Handwheel gears. |
7.Use mineral spirits and a brush and rag to clean as much of the existing grease and debris as possible off of the ring and pinion gears. Allow the parts to dry.
8.Apply a liberal coat of
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Model G0704 (Mfg. since 09/09) |