AMMCO 700 Vehicle Brake Lathe - Manual (Page 16)

Restoring Vehicle
After reconditioning the rotors on the vehicle, it is important to
return the vehicle to proper working condition.
Refer to the manufacturer’s specifications for correct reassembly
procedures. Use the Brake Specifications manual supplied for sug-
gested torque values, or refer to the manufacturer’s specifications.
1. Remove the lathe from the vehicle.
2. Remove lug nuts (if used).
3. Reassemble caliper to vehicle.
4. Torque all bolts to correct specifications.
5. Remount wheel, and torque lug nuts.
6. Pump brake pedal several times using 1 to 2 strokes before
moving vehicle.
7. Follow any other rules and regulations which apply when per-
forming brake service.
Maintenance and Service
Oiling
Although the lathe’s sliding surfaces are coated with a dry lubri-
cant, before using the lathe, the sliding surfaces and the lead
screw drive should be wiped down using an oiled rag. Use a light
weight machine oil for the daily wipe-down of these parts.
Felt Wipers: Apply light machine oil to the felt way wipers.
Note: The use of excessive oil will cause undue wear on the
lathe. DO NOT over lubricate.
Cleaning
Keep the lathe as clean as possible for trouble free operation as
well as safety and longer life. Use a brush to sweep metal chips
and dust off the lathe, and out of the gearing mechanism. This
should be done daily.
Do not use compressed air to blow the lathe clean as chips
and dust may be driven between machined parts and into the
ways causing undue wear.
Gib Adjustment
Both cutters and the carriage have set screws provided to adjust
the gibs.
If gibs are allowed to become very loose before an adjustment is
made, all chips and dirt must be cleaned from between the sliding
surfaces prior to readjustment.
To adjust the cutter gibs:
1. Loosen the locking knob on the cutter.
2. Tighten each set screw separately, while turning the depth-of-
cut knob to move the cutter up and down on the ways.
3. Tighten only until slight resistance is felt as the depth-of-cut
knob is turned.
Brake Lathes
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