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4.1.3 Pick-up change gear.
To protect the feed box from overload, an Aluminum shear key is
provided in 1st pickup change gear. In case of over loading this key will
be shears off and drive will be stopped from this point.
A new key of Aluminum alloy of hardness 75-85 HV should
replace the shear key. Refer sketch for Dimension of shear key.
4.1.4 V Belts.
Main Electric motor is mounted on back side of Lathe bed to
adjust the belt tension or to replace V belts, loosen, 4 bolts provided on
motor rails and raise or lower the electric motor as per your
requirement, again tighten 4 bolts provided on motor rail to fix motor in
position.
4.2 Feed box
4.2.1 Feed safety clutch
Feed safety clutch (21) is provided on feed shaft. This safety
clutch is gives safety against overloading. One compression spring is
fitted on back face of safety clutch. After giving adequate pressure on
spring, tighten feed safety clutch spring collar (19) on feed shaft.
For applying pressure on spring, put on iron bar in between apron
and color face. Move carriage toward head stock side and press collar,
so tension will come on spring. After sufficient pressure on spring, lock
grub screw of collar, in pressing condition and than move carriage
toward tail stock side and remove iron bar.