Start Procedures.

TM 55-1915-200-10

2-5.22.3. During Operations.

c. Set the HIGH-LOW speed change lever (4) to

the LOW setting.

a. Keep lathe clean and properly lubricated at all

times.

d. Set the Cross Slide Power Selector and Threads

Cutting/Longitudinal Travel Engagement Lever (6) in the

b. Check the bed frequently to determine if it has

neutral positions.

remained level. Level it again if necessary.

NOTE

c. Keep leadscrew threads clean and lightly

When performing step e, ensure that

lubricated at all times.

the Carriage Slide and Cross Slide

d. Do not move the tailstock along the ways if the

move freely.

ways are dirty or filled with excessive chips and debris.

e. Check for freedom of movement of the Carriage

2-5.23. Windshield Wipers. (FIGURE 2-173)

Longitudinal Travel Wheel (7) and the Cross Slide

a. Turn the windshield wiper control knob

Handwheel (6).

clockwise to activate the windshield wipers. (Knob is

2-5.22.2. Start Procedures.

located in the pilothouse overhead above the steering

a. Select the LOW spindle speed (4).

console.)

b. Engage apron mounted lever switch (3).

b. Adjust speed by movement of the knob.

c. Verify that spindle is turning counterclockwise.

c. Turn

windshield

control

knob

fully

If spindle is turning clockwise, stop the lathe and notify

counterclockwise to turn off.

unit maintenance.

2-5.24. Watertight Door System Operation. (FIGURE

2-174)

d. Run lathe for 15 minutes. Operate all controls

of headstock and carriage to determine that all controls

a. Rotate

local

hand

pump

handle

(3)

function properly.

counterclockwise to close door or clockwise to open

door.

e. After 15 minutes of operating lathe, disengage

NOTE

the lever switch (3) and turn OFF motor.

It may be necessary to rotate hand

f. Check oil in sight gauges of headstock and

pump handle very fast to increase

carriage. Fill with oil if necessary. Oil all headstock and

hydraulic pressure to break door

carriage oil points.

loose when initially opening a sealed

g. Run lathe at low speed setting for 2 to 3 hours,

door.

periodically check oil sight gauges.

b. Rotate remote control pump handle (1) (in the

h. Cautiously, feel the two spindle bearings on the

upper machinery

outside of headstock housing. If the housing is hot or

excessive heat is being generated, immediately shut

down lathe and notify unit maintenance.

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