Wiring new lathe motor

[Alex AnsteyParticipant @alexanstey42451]

Hi,

I am completely new to all this and have just recieved a brand new Peatol lathe + motor. The motor does not have a lead attached and I was wondering if anyone could give some advice as to how to do this. Whether it's something I can do, or if I should seek an electrician. In my naivety, I thought it would be as simple as wiring a plug, but when I unscrewed the top cover I was presented with more terminals than my knowledge could cope with!

I have attached some photos of the motor. If anyone might be able to advice I would be hugely grateful as this is now the only thing preventing me from turning some metal!

Many thanks,

Alex

[Alex AnsteyParticipant @alexanstey42451]

[Brian WoodParticipant @brianwood45127]

Hello Alex,

I tend to run a bit behind the herd with these posts and have just come across your question. Can you post another picture please with the capacitor moved clear of the other wiring, the capacitor is the white cylindrical object in the terminal box.

I can't decide whether your motor is capacity start, induction run, or capacity start, capacity run. Seenig the lay up of the other cables will help so that their tags can be read, presently obscured by the capacitor. It should just lift out.

Also, look inside the lid of the terminal box, there may even be a wiring diagram there.

Best wishes Brian Wood

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