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G0554 Gear-Head Floor Lathe
Coolant System
The coolant pump and reservoir are located in the
base under the cover on the right hand side of the
base (see Figure 83).
To perform regular maintenance on the cool-
a
nt system:
1.
Remove the access cover.
2. Empty the old coolant and remove large
chips
from 1st and 2nd stage separators.
Clean out any remaining debris.
3. Fill
the reservoir with approximately three
gallons of coolant solution. Closely follow the
coolant manufacturer's instructions for mix-
ing.
Figure 83. Coolant
pump and reservoir.
4. Open the valve on the coolant nozzle.
5. Turn
the coolant pump ON to prime the cool-
ant system and to see if the coolant is cycling
properly.
6. Replace
the access cover.
BIOLOGICAL AND
POISON HAZARD! Use
proper
personal protection
equipment when handling
cutting fluid and dispose
by
following federal, state,
a
nd fluid man
ufacturer
requirements to properly
dispose
of cutting fluid.