I got the machine cleaned, oiled and back in the cabinet. I have threaded it (thanks to Bennett and the photo he posted). And I have done my first bit of sewing - just on a scrap piece of quilting cotton.
So far I have not figured out how to wind bobbin without the feed dogs and needle moving also. The Manual says to loosen the thumbscrew on the hand wheel. but when I do that the belt does not move (which drives the bobbin winder) and the feed dogs and needle keep moving. Not a big deal but not what I expected. The belt is going over the top of the bobbin winding wheel.
here is a picture of the bobbin winder threaded up.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lakekids/7479848318/
Any one have any ideas on how to preserved the manual that came with my machine? I have made a copy of all the pages. The original has several pages that are no longer attached and the paper is falling apart. I was just wondering the proper way to preserve antique paper.