Southbend SB1029 owner manual Pulling wheel hub

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 O P E R A T I O N Model SB1029

7.While holding the wheel and hub from sliding off of the spindle, use the wrenches shown in Figure 33, tighten the hub puller until the wheel and hub assembly is pulled from the spindle.

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Hold

Figure 33. Pulling wheel hub.

8.Set the wrenches aside and carefully remove the wheel and hub assembly with the hub puller still installed (see Figure 34).

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Figure 34. Wheel and hub removal.

9.Unthread the hub puller and set it aside.

10.Wipe the spindle threads, the spindle, and the hub tapers (see Figures 35–36) so they are perfectly clean. Wiping the threads and taper with a lightly-oiled rag to prevent rust and still to allow for a tight fit.

Spindle Taper

Threads

Figure 35. Spindle taper.

Hub

Taper

Figure 36. Wheel hub taper.

11.To install the grinding wheel and hub, wipe the tapered surfaces clean, un-thread the hub puller, and install the hub, retainer, and nut. After the grinding wheel and hub are installed, many machinists still choose to dress the grinding wheel. Refer to Wheel Dressing on Page 28 for details.

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