Removing Gap Section
1.To remove the gap section, remove four hex socket cap screws, and two hex cap bolts.
2.Tighten the hex nuts on the tapered alignment pins to loosen the pins. Once loosened, they can be removed.
3.Gap section can now be removed.
Installing Removable Gap Section
1.Clean the bottom and the ends of the gap section thoroughly.
2.Set gap section in place and align the ends.
3.Loosen the nuts on the locating pins and push down through the gap into the lathe bed.
4.Replace four hex socket cap screws and tighten alternately until all are snug.
Belt Replacement and Adjustment
1.Disconnect machine from power source.
2.Open end gear cover, remove lower rear cover and lower side cover. This will expose the motor and
3.Loosen upper hex nut (A, Figure 19). Place scrap piece of wood under motor to act as lever. Lift motor up and block temporarily.
4.Remove belts. Install new belts onto pulleys.
5.Lift up on motor and remove temporary blocking.
6.Tension belts by loosening lower nut (B, Figure 19) and tightening upper nut (A, Figure 19) until light finger pressure causes approximately 3/4” deflection on each belt.
7.Install covers and connect lathe to the power source.
Aligning Tailstock to Headstock
1.Fit a 12” ground steel bar between centers of the headstock and tailstock (Figure 20).
2.Fit a dial indicator to the top slide and traverse the center line of the bar.
3.If adjustment is needed, align the tailstock using the
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Figure 19
Figure 20
Figure 21