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Installation Instructions Pgs. 6-10
Maintenance Instructions Pgs. 20-21
1601 J. P . Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688-6359
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO
Safety Instructions Pgs. iii-vi
Operating Instructions Pgs. 11-20
READ these instructions before placing unit in
service. KEEP these and other materials delivered
with the unit in a binder near the machine for
ease of reference by supervisors and operators.
®
, COATS
®
and BADA
®
Automotive Service Equipment and Tools.
Manual Part No.: 940786 03
Revision:
11/02
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- Page 1 1601 J. P . Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688-6359 Manual Part No.: 940786 03 HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO ® , COATS ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Procedure ......21 Troubleshooting .....21 ii • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 3: Owner's Responsibility
For additional copies of either, or further information, contact: Hennessy Industries, Inc. 1601 J.P . Hennessy Drive LaVergne, TN 37086-3565 (615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359 www.ammcoats.com AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • iii... -
Page 4: Warning Instructions
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect operation. Guards and other parts that are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced before lathe is used again. iv • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 5: Safety Notices And Decals
Read entire manual before For your safety, and the safety of others, read and installing, operating, or understand all of the safety notices and decals includ- servicing this equipment. ed here and on the unit. AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • v... -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
13. REDUCE RISK OF SHOCK. Do not use on wet sur- ting tool is unintentionally contacted. faces or expose to rain. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS vi • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 7: Before You Begin
Our willingness to assist in every possible manner does not make AMMCO responsible for collection of claims or replacement of lost or damaged materials. Shipping damage claims will not be handled under warranty. AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 1... -
Page 8: Features
• 4 mm T-handle Socket Hex Wrench Dimensions 42-in. x 42-in. x 48-in. • Chatter Bands • Plastic Mirror Shipping Weight 225 lbs. • Set of Positive Rake Insert Holders (shipped installed) • Package of Carbide Inserts 2 • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 9: Standard Accessories
P/N 940959 Spacers Dial Indicator P/N 941063 Dial Indicator and Clamp System P/N 940961-1 Silencer Band Silencer Band P/N 906921 P/N 906922 Mirror P/N 940916 Carbide Inserts P/N 9076816 Hex Wrench P/N 940915 AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 3... -
Page 10: Principle Operating Parts
Prevent accidents and injuries by ensuring the unit is properly installed, operated, and maintained. Portable Stand System Pivot-locking Lever Cradle Arm (Pitch/Yaw) Pivot Arm Counter Balance Cylinder Three Leg Trolley Hub Adapter Set Holder 5-inch Locking Caster Wheels 4 • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 11: 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe
Lock Pin (yellow) Insert Adjustment Knobs Status Lights Cutting Head Assembly Control Box Dial Indicator Target Twist-lock Receptacle Overtravel Switch Power Switch (On/Off) Gib Adjustment Screws Motor Handwheel Head Centering Lock Lever Lathe Motor AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 5... -
Page 12: Installation And Set Up Instructions 800 Brake Lathe And Portable Stand System Assembly
3.5 Place the tool tray on the portable stand sys- tem as shown. 3.2 Install the pivot-locking lever into the 800 brake lathe pivot and tighten. Note the location of the thick aluminum washer. 6 • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 13: 800 Brake Lathe And Portable Stand System Inspection
Lathe Tilt Pivot System (No Lock) 4.1 Observe and inspect the carbide inserts for damage. The outboard tip should be about 1/8-inch ahead of the inboard or hat side of the rotor. AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 7... -
Page 14: Familiarize Yourself With The 800 Brake Lathe
Note that when connecting the power cord to the control box, the power switch lights up indicating power is available to the control box from a power source. Note the location of the ON/OFF switch. 8 • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... - Page 15 (gray) is engaged, the FEED ENGAGED light is activated and will light green. 5.8 Experiment with and understand the HEAD LOCKED feature. 5.9 Make sure the feed engagement knob (gray) is disengaged or pulled out toward the feed handwheel. AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 9...
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Page 16: Dial Indicator Assembly And Set Up
This adjustment is only required periodically. 2. Insert the indicator into the indicator clamp and secure in place using the clamp screw. Indicator Clamp Swivel Bolt 10 • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
6.2 After attach- ment of the hub adapter to the vehi- cle, tighten each lug nut, in a star pattern sequence, torque approximately 25- 30 ft./lbs. Note that the screwdriver is used to prevent rotation. AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 11... -
Page 18: Brake Rotor Inspection
Note: Be aware that all vehicle manufacturers have a minimum “machine to” and a “discard” thickness. 12 • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 19: Lathe To Vehicle Attachment
8.6 Screw the drivebar into the hub adapter using the lock pin (yellow). the drivebar star knob (black). Hand tighten; a firm hand tightening is all that is required. AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 13... -
Page 20: Cutting Head Positioning
9.2 Position the cutting head assembly at a location so the centerline mark on the head is centered on the width of the brake rotor. Once positioned, retighten the head centering lock lever. 14 • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 21: Adjusting The Lathe Runout
Indicator Distance Runout Diagram 1/2 Indicator Distance Origin of Movement .004-inch .002-inch movement movement at Note that the Dial Indicator at indicator carbide inserts Reads .001 (1/1000) of an Inch Between the Marks LATHE AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 15... -
Page 22: Tool Holder Adjustment
11.1 Using the feed handwheel, position the car- Adjust the opposite carbide insert in the same manner. bide inserts inward onto the rotor surface, approxi- mately 1/2-inch or the most worn area. 16 • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 23: Completing The Cut
0.004-inch cut depth for resurfacing each side of the rotor. Make sure the tool holder locking levers are locked in place before engag- ing feed. AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 17... -
Page 24: Removing The Lathe
13.2 Use the motor handwheel to rotate the spin- dle manually, to position the adjustment knobs (red and blue) at the start position, and insert the lock pin (yellow) into the runout adjustment head. 18 • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 25: Setup For Opposite Side Vehicle Rotor Resurfacing
14.2 After the 800 brake lathe has been attached to the vehicle, it is not necessary to center the cutting head assembly as that was accomplished on the first rotor. AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 19... -
Page 26: Preventive Maintenance
DO NOT throw them into a box. The the runout and thickness meet manufacturer’s specifi- hub adapters are designed for mounting rotors only, cations. MISUSE WILL YIELD POOR RESULTS. 14.6 Remove the chatter band and hub adapter. 20 • AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe... -
Page 27: Adjustment Knob Repositioning
A. Erratic indicator movement preventing runout adjustment. This is due to axle in-play. Place hand on stand member and use enough pressure to prevent float, stabilizing indicator movement. 16.5 Turn power OFF . AMMCO 800 On-The-Vehicle Brake Lathe • 21... - Page 28 940786 03 11/02 © Copyright 2001 Hennessy Industries All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...
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