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Spindle Break-In

It is essential to closely follow the proper break-in procedures to ensure trouble-free performance. Complete this process once you have familiarized yourself with all instructions in this manual and completed the test run.

To complete the spindle break-in:

1.Successfully complete the Test Run procedure beginning on Page 17.

2.Move the gearbox range lever to low range position, as shown in Figure 26.

LOW

Neutral

HIGH

Figure 26. Gearbox range lever-break in.

3.Turn the spindle speed dial (Figure 27) all the way counterclockwise to the minimum speed, and move the spindle speed range lever to the low range.

Spindle Speed Dial

Spindle Speed

 

 

 

Lever

Low

 

High

20-400 RPM

 

400-2500 RPM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 27. Spindle speed controls.

4.Move the feed direction forward/reverse lever (Figure 28) to the neutral position.

FORWARD

NEUTRAL

REVERSE

Figure 28. Feed direction lever in neutral position.

Do not leave the lathe unattended during the break-in period. Make sure that you keep a close eye on the headstock oil thermometer (Figure 29) on the oil reservoir. If the headstock oil temperature reaches 160°F, shut the lathe down and let the system cool before resuming break-in.

Figure 29. Oil temperature thermometer.

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