Unpacking And Installation; Unpacking; Cleaning; Installation - CHESTER Crusader VS Operation Manual

4. Unpacking and Installation

4.1

Unpacking

Unload the machine with a tackle, using clamping plates and eyebolts. Keep the
machine in balance by moving the tailstock and the bed slide to the right. Avoid using
sling chains as they could cause damage to the feed rod and the leadscrew. Lift the
lathe carefully and place it softly onto the floor or the workbench.
4.2

Cleaning

Before putting the machine into operation, use kerosene (paraffin) or white spirit to
remove the anti-corrosion coating or grease from all the slideways and the gear train.
Do not use lacquer thinner or other caustic solvents. Oil all bright machine surfaces
immediately after cleaning. Use heavy oil or grease on the change gears.
4.3

Installation

Place the machine
foundation. A concrete floor is the
best base for
necessary, use an under frame
operational). Make sure that there is
sufficient space around the lathe for
easy work and maintenance. Use a
precision level on the bed way to make
further adjustment for level condition,
then tighten the foundation bolts
evenly and finally
machines level.

5. Lubrication

Before putting the lathe into operation, make the following lubrication check.
5.1

Headstock

The bearing of the headstock turns in an oil bath. Ensure that the oil level reaches
three quarters of the oil gauge glass.
When changing the oil, remove the end cover and the change gears with swing frame.
Drain off the oil by removing the drain plug on the bottom of the headstock. To fill,
take off the headstock cover. Check the oil level regularly. The first oil change should
be made after 3 months, then the oil should be changed annually.
5.2

Gearbox

Remove the end cover to expose the filling plug. Fill the tank with Shell Tellus 32 until
the oil level reaches the mark in the oil sight glass. The first oil change should be
made after three months then once every year.
5.3

Apron

The oil bath is filled with Shell Tellus 32 through the filling plug on the right side of the
apron. Check the oil level in the oil gauge glass on the front of the machine regularly.
The fist oil change should be made after three months then once a year. When
replacing the oil, drain the oil by removing the oil drain plug from the bottom of the
apron.
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