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Should have mentioned it in my update, but I did that earlier based on your recommendations.  The guide and videos are great.
thanks again

Just a quick update.  I picked up the grading stone and have been learning as I go.  Really does do a nice job.  I took off the grinding wheel and checked/lubricated the shaft.   Machine must have been used very little.  The stone came off easily and the shaft looked like new.
thanks again for getting me started.

Lots of good advice.  I'll register the machine and take things apart to do the lubrication.   It did come with the micro adjustment support as well as the original one.  Also had the truing tool and a couple of rests and jigs, as well as a cover still in the bag.   Seems like it was hardly used.  The wheel is nice and square with no nicks.  I'll have to pick up the stone grader.
It does suck up a lot of water when you first start it up and adding water as needed without overfilling seems the way to go.
thanks again for the help!

Thanks for all the responses.  I should have clarified.  The wheel is still pretty good at about 245mm.  Your suggestions though got me doing a little more research.   I am really embarrassed to say that my problem was that the trough was not attached to the hangers as it should have been    I don't have the original manual and have been learning with on-line videos and tips in this forum.   I finally found something that showed the right way to mount it.   I should have been able to figure this out, but the help here at least got me looking at the right things.

I have a supergrind 2000 that I bought used and the water level does not reach the wheel when full.  I know newer machines have an adjustable try.   How do people handle this with the older machines?   I have a shim under it, but was looking for a better solution.
thanks for any help.