Changing Belt - Grizzly G0766 Owner's Manual

Changing Belt

Changing Belt
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
To change belt:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open front belt access cover (see Figure 56).
Figure 56. Belt access cover opened.
3.
Loosen belt tension lock handle (see
Figure 57).
Belt Tension
Lever
Belt Tension
Lock Handle
Figure 57. Location of belt tension lever and belt
tension lock handle.
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4. Use belt tension lever (see Figure 57) to lift
motor assembly all the way up, then re-tight-
en motor tension lock handle—this will hold
motor in place while you change belt position.
5.
Reach into belt access cavity and roll belt off
motor (lower) pulleys, then pull belt off spin-
dle pulleys and through side of headstock.
6. Install new belt by performing Step 5 in
reverse.
7.
Apply downward pressure on belt tension
lever to properly tension drive belt, then re-
tighten belt tension lock handle.
Note: When properly tensioned, belt should
deflect about ⁄ " when moderate pressure is
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applied to belt mid-way between upper and
lower pulley, as illustrated in Figure 58.
Deflection
Figure 58. Testing for
8. Ensure belt ribs are fully seated in pulley
grooves, then secure front belt access cover.
Model G0766 (Mfd. Since 11/17)
Pulley
⁄ "
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Pulley
⁄ " belt deflection.
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