ALLIANT RT-2S Mill Manual & RT-2TV | Owner, Operator, & Parts 

This ALLIANT Vertical Milling Machine RT-2S / RT-2TV Owner, Operator, and Parts Manual is the definitive reference for machinists, technicians, and rebuilders working with these versatile vertical knee mills. Covering every major system of the RT-2S standard head and RT-2TV variable-speed head, this manual provides clear instructions for installation, operation, maintenance, adjustments, troubleshooting, and detailed parts identification. With professionally illustrated diagrams and complete assembly breakdowns, this manual is essential for proper machine setup, accurate milling performance, and long-term reliability.

Topics begin with safety guidelines, machine specifications, floor plans, and dimensional drawings, then move into step-by-step installation procedures including leveling, head alignment, power connection, lubrication, and machine checks. In-depth coverage of both head types explains speed changes, belt replacement, quill feed adjustment, brake service, spindle controls, and feed mechanisms.

The manual continues with comprehensive lubrication charts, preventive maintenance schedules, and full mechanical adjustment procedures for the table, saddle, knee, gibs, screws, and locks. The final section contains a complete parts catalog including exploded diagrams, plate-numbered illustrations, and part-number lists for all assemblies such as heads, pulleys, quill feed systems, brake mechanisms, ram components, screws, and machine base assemblies.

Manual Covers:

• Safety, warranty, and machine overview

• RT-2S & RT-2TV main features

• Dimensions, floor plan & specification charts

• Installation, leveling & power connection

• Standard head & variable-speed head operation

• Spindle speed changes, direct-drive & back-gear operation

• Quill feed, micrometer depth control & auto-feed

• Brake, belt, and motor service procedures

• Lubrication charts for head and machine

• Gib adjustments, backlash adjustment & table/saddle/knee service

• Complete electrical diagram

• Preventive maintenance schedule

• Full parts breakdown with exploded views and part numbers