Hi, I was able to figure many things out after reviewing it all again but still need some help.
I now understand the function of all clamps and dials. I'm adding this information so anyone who has questions can benefit from the explanation. The sequence of the scales from top to bottom is declination - hour - polar. I can see where the bolt I identified in the 2nd pic is the fine polar axis control and I can see that the bolt I identified in the 3rd pic locks the equatorial mount completely.
I followed the procedure in the manual for balancing the telescope. After setting the polar axis to my latitude (37deg), setting the declination to 90 and rotating the scope until the counter weight rod was horizontal, the telescope was not balanced. The counter weight is at its lowest position and cannot add any more gravity to that side and moving it up the rod will make the situation worse.
I've taken a pic of the setup and I have the hour axis locked.
What to do?
