Threading on HLV

[Smrtman5]

Having a little trouble engaging the lead screw on the lathe. The gearbox is engaged, and i can manually turn the end gears, under the cover, to turn the screw. However, when the lathe is under power, none of the gear train turns. What am i missing?

[gandalf1]

Not used one for 12 years now,
Try waggling the long vertical lever on the front of the head.
I seem to remember it reversed the feed with feed disengaged when vertical.
Have they changed design since I last used those toys?
John (now retired and happy with a 5 inch Southbend clone also known as a Boxford AUD)

[Smrtman5]

I jogged the thread direction lever, but it didnt help.

[BillTodd]

Originally Posted by Smrtman5 Having a little trouble engaging the lead screw on the lathe. The gearbox is engaged, and i can manually turn the end gears, under the cover, to turn the screw. However, when the lathe is under power, none of the gear train turns. What am i missing?

Is Thread/Feed knob in the right position? (anti-clockwise)

Bill