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Model G0746/G0749 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
5. lubricate the machine as outlined in the
lubrication section. Be sure to use an oil can
to purge all ball oilers and oil passages with
fresh oil.
6. loosen or remove the V-belts so they do not
become stretched during the storage period.
(Be sure to place a maintenance note near
the power button as a reminder that the belts
have been loosened or removed.)
7. place a few moisture absorbing desiccant
packs inside of the electrical box.
8. Cover the lathe and place it in a dry area that
is out of direct sunlight and away from haz-
ardous fumes, paint, solvents, or gas. Fumes
and sunlight can bleach or discolor paint.
9. Every few months, rotate by hand all gear-
driven components a few times in several
gear selections. this will keep the bearings,
bushings, gears, and shafts well lubricated
and protected from corrosion—especially
during the winter months.
slide the carriage, micrometer stop, tailstock,
and steady rest down the lathe bed to make
sure that way spotting is not beginning to
occur.
bringing Lathe Out of Storage
1. re-install the V-belts and re-tension them
(refer to
page 81) if you removed them for
storage purposes.
2. remove the moisture-absorbing desiccant
packs from the electrical box.
3. repeat the Test Run and Spindle break-in
procedures, beginning on
page 31.
4. add coolant, as described in coolant System
Service on page 73.
Machine Storage
8. slide the tank partially into the base and
insert the drain tube into the tank if it came
out earlier.
Tip: Leave one or more magnets at the bot-
tom of the tank to collect metal chips and
make cleanup easier next time. This will also
help keep small metal chips out of the pump.
9. refill the tank with new coolant, then slide it
completely into the base.
10. replace the access cover panel.
11. re-connect the lathe to power and point the
nozzle into the chip drawer.
12. reset the EMErgENCy stop button.
13. turn the coolant pump ON to verify that fluid
cycles properly, then turn it
OFF.
to prevent the development of rust and corrosion,
the lathe must be properly prepared if it will be
stored for a long period of time. doing this will
ensure the lathe remains in good condition for
later use.
preparing Lathe for Storage
1. run the lathe and bring all reservoirs to oper-
ating temperature, then drain and refill them
with clean oil.
2. pump out the old coolant, then add a few
drops of way oil and blow out the lines with
compressed air.
3. disCoNNECt lathE FroM poWEr!
4. thoroughly clean all unpainted, bare metal
surfaces, then apply a liberal coat of way oil,
heavy grease, or rust preventative. take care
to ensure these surfaces are completely cov-
ered but that the rust preventative or grease
is kept off of painted surfaces.
