TAPMATE
™
XL 424 OPERATING MANUAL
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7. Thread the Brake Tube down the Thrust
Tube by rotating it in a clockwise direction,
as viewed from the back of the Machine
(see
fig. 24)
. Do this until the Shaft extends out of
the Adapter Bell. The distance will vary de‑
pending on the type and size of the Adapter
Bell.
8. Apply Anti‑Galling Lubricant to the Shaft Head
Bolt and start to thread it into the end of the
Shaft with the 3/8" Allen Wrench. Align the
Key with the Keyway and finish bolting the
Large Shaft Head into place using a torque
wrench to install the Shaft Head Bolt to 95 ft.‑
lbs. Apply Anti‑Galling Lubricant to both Set
Screws and thread them into the Shaft using
the 1/8" Allen Wrench. The Set Screws lock
the Shaft Head Bolt in place preventing it from
loosening during the cutting operation.
TAPMATE XL-424 SET-UP FOR 14"-24" TAPS (cont.)
fig. 24
fig. 25
