Tensioning/Replacing Belt - Grizzly G0656XW Owner's Manual

Tensioning/
Replacing Belt
To ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the cutterhead, the belt must be in good
condition (free from cracks, fraying and wear) and
properly tensioned. After the first 16 hours of belt
life, re-tension the belt, as it will stretch and seat
during this time.
Tensioning Belt
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove cabinet rear access panel.
3. Loosen motor mount bracket fasteners shown
in Figure 75.
Note: DO NOT completely remove motor
mount bracket fasteners.
Figure 75. Location of motor mount bracket fas-
teners (3 of 4 shown).
4.
Press down on motor to keep tension on belt.
Model G0656W/G0656XW (Mfd. Since 08/16)
5. Press belt with moderate pressure in center to
check belt tension. Belt is correctly tensioned
when there is approximately
when pushed, as shown in Figure 76.
Deflection
Figure 76. Checking belt tension.
— If there is more than
you check belt tension, repeat the tension-
ing procedure until it is correct.
6. Tighten motor mount bracket fasteners (see
Figure 75), and replace cabinet rear access
panel.
Replacing Belt
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Remove cabinet rear access panel.
3. Loosen motor mount bracket fasteners shown
in Figure 75.
4. Have another person lift motor as you remove
belt and replace it with a new one. It may help
to use a 2x4 as a lever to raise motor. Make
sure belt is seated in pulley groove.
5. Follow Steps 4–5 in Tensioning Belt proce-
dure to set correct belt tension.
6.
Tighten motor mount bracket fasteners (see
Figure 75), and replace cabinet rear access
panel.
⁄ " deflection
1
4
Pulley
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1
4
Pulley
⁄ " deflection when
1
4
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