Installing/Removing Morse Taper Sleeves
The Model G0517 includes an MT#1/#2 sleeve and an MT#2/#3 sleeve. Always DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER when installing or removing tooling.
To install a sleeve:
1.Make sure the spindle and sleeve tapers are clean and free of any debris or grease.
2.Insert the sleeve into the spindle with the tang side up (Figure 19) and rotate with upward pressure until it fits into place.
Figure 19. Installing a morse taper sleeve.
3.Using a rubber mallet or brass hammer (do not use steel), tap the sleeve up into the spindle to lock it in place (Figure 20).
Figure 20. Tapping the sleeve into the spindle.
To remove a sleeve:
1.Lower the quill with the downfeed handle and lock it in place with the quill lock (Figure 21).
Quill Lock 
Figure 21. Location of quill lock.
2.Insert the drift key into the quill slot as shown in Figure 22.
Drift Key
Figure 22. Drift key inserted in quill slot.
3.Hold the sleeve with one hand and gently tap the drift key with a hammer to knock the sleeve out.
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