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beeg wrote:Did ya oil it up yet?

I'll admit I haven't. I'll add that to my checklist. Thanks

Don’t feel bad. I’m speaking from experience here.

The problem with turning the speed control when the machine is not running is that when you turn the speed control to the right you are pulling the upper (idler and control) sheaves apart. The drive belt, which is under tension between the lower ...

First and foremost, the Speed Control should not be turned unless the main drive shaft is turning. As has already been said, attach the sanding disk to the spindle and then while turning the sanding disk BY HAND turn the speed control to HIGH SPEED.

With the motor still disconnected, while using a ...

First, don't turn the speed control (dial) until you get the motor to turn the spindle. Second, if the motor is working does it make any sound with the belt on? Like is it trying to work?
Can you put a large sanding disk on the spindle and turn the spindle by hand?
The motor will not turn over ...

Newbe here. I have a Mark V model 500. The machine has not run in awhile and acts like it froze up. I flip the start sw on and the machine will not start/turn over. The speed dial turns but takes effort (not like new). The speed dial will not turn anymore past a 1/4 turn either direction. If I ...