model g0695 (mfg. since 9/10) -37-

Leadscrews

Lubricant frequency Qty
nLgi #2 grease Every
40 hours
of operation
thin
Coat
Use a shop rag and mineral spirits to clean away
debris and grime from the longitudinal, cross, and
elevation leadscrews and leadscrew nuts. apply
a thin coat of lubricant to the leadscrews, then
move the table through the full range of move-
ment for each leadscrew to distribute the grease
(see figures 57–58).
figure 58. Cross and vertical leadscrews.
Cross
Leadscrew
Vertical
Leadscrew
V-belt Tensioning
periodically remove the belt cover and inspect
the belt for cracking, slipping, or fraying. if the
belt shows signs of excessive wear, replace it as
outlined in belt Replacement on page 41.
however, with normal use, the belt will gradually
stretch over time. When it does, perform the fol-
lowing procedures to keep it tensioned. no belt
deflection is recommended for this belt.
Tools Needed Qty
Wrench 17mm....................................................1
To tension the V-belt:
1. disConnECt miLL From poWEr!
2. Using a 17mm wrench, loosen the lock bolt,
push firmly and hold the belt tension lever
toward the rear of the machine and retighten
the lock bolt (figure 59).
figure 57. Longitudinal leadscrew.
Longitudinal
Leadscrew
figure 59. V-belt tension adjustment bolt.
V-Belt
inside
Lock Bolt
& Belt
tension
Lever