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Test Run
NOTICE
Check all oil levels and lubrication points
before starting lathe. Premature wear will
result on moving parts not lubricated!
Once you have read this manual and taken all
safety precautions, you are ready to complete this
test run. If, during the test run, you cannot easily
locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration,
stop running the machine immediately, and refer
Troubleshooting on Page 56 for a solution.
If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To setup the lathe for the test run:
1.
DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM POWER!
2.
Make sure that the belts are adjusted (refer to
V-Belt Service on Page 62).
3.
Make sure that the brake linkage is adjusted
(refer to Brake and Switch on Page 62).
4.
Move the leadscrew/feedrod direction lever to
neutral (Figure 8).
Figure 8. Leadscrew/feedrod direction lever.
5.
Make sure that the headstock, gearbox,
apron, and lead screw reservoir oil levels are
full. Follow all lubrication procedures high-
lighted in Lubrication in the MAINTENANCE
section on Page 51 of this manual.
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Neutral Position
6.
Make sure that the chuck and jaws are secure
refer to (Chuck and Faceplate Mounting on
Page 24 and Reversing Jaws on Page 27).
7.
Fill the coolant pump reservoir, and switch
the pump switch to the OFF position (refer to
Coolant System on Page 55).
8.
Rotate the red EMERGENCY stop switch
knob clockwise until it pops out.
9.
Disengage the halfnut and the power feed
levers (Figure 9).
Halfnut Lever Disengaged
Neutral
Figure 9. Power feed and halfnut levers.
10. Move the spindle ON/OFF lever to the neu-
tral position.
11. At the rear of the headstock, turn the master
power switch to the 1 position (Figure 10).
Figure 10. Master power switch.
G0600 20" x 60" Big Bore Lathe
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