Z-Axis Leadscrew

Oil Type

NLGI#2 Grease or Equivalent

Oil Amount

Thin Coat

Lubrication Frequency

90 Days of Operation

Using a 5mm hex wrench, remove the rear col- umn cover to access the Z-axis leadscrew and worm gear (see Figure 52).

Z-Axis

Leadscrew

Worm

Gear

Figure 52. Z-axis leadscrew and worm gear

exposed.

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Use mineral spirits, shop rags, and a brush to clean away the old grease from the leadscrew threads and the worm gear teeth.

Use a brush to apply a thin coat of grease to the threads and teeth, then raise/lower the headstock several times to distribute the grease.

Note: Replace the rear column cover before re- connecting the machine to power.

Model G0755 (Mfg. Since 1/13)

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Grizzly G0755 owner manual Axis Leadscrew