Things to Check/Do on New Old Machines?

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ACHiPo

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Are there any books/articles/posts on things to do after purchasing a used machine, e.g. replacing fluids, cleaning, etc.? I've watched a few videos on how to assess and move a lathe, and a lot of threads and videos on scraping and full-blown refurbishment. I haven't seen much of anything of good things to do when old machines in good condition are acquired.
 
The owners manual for the particular machine you are working on is the best information on such things. That is the reason most of us will go to a lot of effort to locate manuals for our equipment.
 
Steven,
I'm getting the manual with the lathe (arrives tomorrow). I've downloaded a version. If the manual I receive is like the downloaded version it leaves a lot to be desired, which is why I ask the question.

The manual does have lubricants called out (Teresso 46 for the headstock, feedstock, and apron, and Teresso 32 for the gear box--neither are available in the US I think, although Mobile and Shell make equivalent lubricants from what I've been able to find out). There are instructions on how often to change lubricants, but nothing on how to drain/refill or clean the filter. On the plus side the manual seems to be equally vague in Italian, German, English, and French!

I'll muddle through--probably doing a general clean up and inspection, drain the oils, figure out how to pull the filter, and fill 'er back up again.

Evan
 
@Nutfarmer hit it on the head.
the factory manuals will be the best source of information and procedure on their equipment.

unfortunately, the factories sell new equipment too, so they don't always explain everything every detail.
the hope is that you may need another piece of equipment, in the terrible (wink-wink) circumstance of the demise of an of an old piece of equipment

you already know all of this:
get your power supply right
get the lathe moved to where you want it and level it
close inspection and cleaning will be the first order.
fluid change would be a consideration- you'll need disposal methods and a supply of the different lubricants
stay away from coolants, unless you want to prematurely wear your machine out (if you must, cool mist is the best of the worst)
cut a test bar
toast success!
 
Lathes are not complicated machines. For myself, I find the IPB and owner's manual and then other than the headstock gearing and spindle, everything else comes apart for cleaning and lubrication. When it goes back together it will be cleaner, better adjusted and possibly upgraded so I am sure it is as good as I can make it. Jump in, Evan. You'll be fine.
 
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