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# Remove saddle, clean ways and check turcite for damage.
 
# Remove saddle, clean ways and check turcite for damage.
# Z ways need to be cleaned.
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# Remove the grinder from the pallet and align parallel to the long wall. Set up the materials storage and maybe plywood on the right side.
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# Install a full wheel guard.
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# Clean Z ways.
 
# Replace Z way pleated covers.
 
# Replace Z way pleated covers.
 
# Fill lubrication tank with correct oil. Check that all oil lines are working.
 
# Fill lubrication tank with correct oil. Check that all oil lines are working.
# Remove the grinder from the pallet and align parallel to the long wall. Set up the materials storage and maybe plywood on the right side.
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# Install a full wheel guard.
   
# Develop an authorization plan.
 
# Develop an authorization plan.
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== Diagnosis ==
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== Maintenance ==
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=== Diagnosis ===
 
After initial repair, diagnosis of further issues will come via a test grind.
 
After initial repair, diagnosis of further issues will come via a test grind.
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# Five block test can be used as a rough diagnosis.
 
# Five block test can be used as a rough diagnosis.
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== Table Removal ==
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=== Table Removal ===
 
The table needs to be removed periodically to clean the grinding grit from the ways.
 
The table needs to be removed periodically to clean the grinding grit from the ways.
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The table is heavy.  We need a system for lifting the table off of the saddle.  THe engine hoist doesn't work well.  Perhaps a ceiling supported crane would work.
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The table is heavy.  We need a system for lifting the table off of the saddle.  The engine hoist doesn't work well.  Perhaps a ceiling supported crane would work.
    
# Remove the nut at the end of the cable on the right side under the table.  Fasten a weight to the end of the cable to prevent the cable from unwinding on the capstan.  
 
# Remove the nut at the end of the cable on the right side under the table.  Fasten a weight to the end of the cable to prevent the cable from unwinding on the capstan.  
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== Moving the grinder ==
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=== Moving the grinder ===
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''Never move the grinder without coordinating with Dean, the owner.''
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The ball ways need to be removed anytime the grinder is moved.  This is necessary to prevent the races from Brinelling.  To remove the ball ways, disconnect the X axis cable at each end of the table then prop up the ends of the table.
 
The ball ways need to be removed anytime the grinder is moved.  This is necessary to prevent the races from Brinelling.  To remove the ball ways, disconnect the X axis cable at each end of the table then prop up the ends of the table.
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