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I get several calls each year with problem descriptions something like this:
My PTE won't eject a tool for the first several hours of each day (or after a weekend shutdown); however, it suddenly begins working OK, and then its fine for the rest of the day.
or
I can't seem to change Speeds (or Feeds) for the first several hours of each day (or after a weekend shutdown); however, it suddenly begins working OK, and then its fine for the rest of the day.
141205 Foundation Hardware for Newer Machines PDF
"Lest We Forget"
NEW EMPLOYEES:
For machine Serial Numbers from 41B2910 thru 41B3009 and Serial Numbers 42B3606 thru 42B3708
These machines originally have Mobil DTE24 oil or its equivalent in the Speed Gear Box and the Feed Distributing Bracket.
The oil in the Speed Gear Box should be changed to Mobil DTE Light or its equivalent. The Feed Distributing Bracket oil should be changed to Mobil Heavy-Medium or its equivalent.
Spindle Sleeve Installation and Head Service Notes
Spindle Sleeve Installation Tip 1:
The installation of the Spindle Sleeve into the headstock of this range of serial numbers is complicated by the use of (2) 'light-duty' Timken tapered roller bearings to provide support to the rear end of the spindle sleeve.
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To Fabricate a Cylinder Square:
Model 31 Feed Distributing Gears B1366A PDF
