Gear Box Pull Handle; Test Run - Craftex CX series User Manual

Installing Gear Box Pull Handle
Locate the gearbox pull handle and screw
it into the gearbox. See Figure-11
Figure-11 Gear box pull handle installed
This will allow you to change your feed
speeds and will explained later in the
manual (See Page-19)
Check Gear Box Oil
Before you test run the machine it is
important to make sure that there is oil
in the gear box. It is best to start with
fresh oil. For details see page 19
Normal break-in procedure is to refill
the gear box oil after the first 20 hours
of operation.
Assembly
Once you have assembled your machine
completely, then it is time for a test run to
make sure that the machine works
properly and is ready for operation.
During the test run if there is an unusual
noise coming from the machine or the
machine vibrates, there problem might be
because of the following:
1- Belts slapping cover
2- V-belts worn or loose
3- Pulley loose
4- Motor mounts loose or broken
After you investigate and If you find that
the problem with your machine is one of
the above,
1- Replace or realign the belts with a
matched set
2- Replace the belts with a new
matched set
3- Realign or replace shaft, pulley,
setscrew and key
4- Tighten or replace the motor mount
Before starting the planer please make
sure that
understood the manual and you are
familiar with the functions and safety
features on this machine. Failure to do
this may cause serious personal injury

TEST RUN

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