Lubricate the Y-Axis Linear Rail Bearing Carriage without Grease Port Access

1. Remove the lead screw support bracket [1].

Figure 562  

2. Identify if the linear rail bearing carriage has a set screw [1] or grease fitting [2].

If there is a grease fitting, complete Step 3. If there is a set screw, complete Step 4.

Figure 563  

3. Lubricate linear rail bearing carriage with a grease fitting.
a. Attach the grease gun nipple to the grease fitting.
NOTICE

Do not apply excessive grease to the linear rail bearing carriage. Pumping excessive amounts of grease into the carriage can displace the carriage lip seal [1].

Figure 564  

b. Pump grease into the linear rail bearing carriage until grease appears at any location along the edge of the carriage [1].

Figure 565  

4. Lubricate linear rail bearing carriage without a grease fitting:
a. Remove the set screw [1].

Figure 566  

b. Insert the grease gun needle into the set screw port.

c. Pump grease into the linear rail bearing carriage until grease appears at any location along the edge of the carriage [1] (Figure 565).
NOTICE

To avoid damaging the linear rail bearing carriage, do not over tighten the set screw.

d. Replace the set screw and tighten it.

5. Move the Z-axis to the rear of the cutting deck.
NOTICE

To prevent damage to the lead screw support bracket and other internal components, do not over tighten the lead screw support bracket.

6. Install the lead screw support bracket [1], ensuring the end of the lead screw is secured in the support bracket.

Figure 567  

7. Attach the Y-axis end cap and bellows, see Attach the Y-Axis End Cap and Bellows.