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There should be a feed neutral. I usually do a break in procedure, it does vary. With the lathe feed gearbox in neutral, turn the lathe ON and let it run for ten minutes in low gear at something like 50, 100, 200, 300 each for 10 minutes each speed. Let cool then run in high speed 400, 800, 1200 and 1800 RPM each for 10 minutes. Check the headstock heat near the bearings. Change the oil after ~20 hours of use.
I believe position P is for the feed only.
Mark, you are correct (again), position P is feed only. As we used to say when I was in, RTFI.
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