Replacing Belt - Grizzly G0948 Owner's Manual

Replacing Belt

To ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the blade, the belt must be in good condi-
tion and be properly tensioned.
Replace the belt if it shows signs of cracking, fray-
ing, or excessive wear.
Item(s) Needed
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
Retaining Ring Pliers ......................................... 1
Heavy Leather Gloves ..................................1 Pr.
Replacement Belt (Part # P0948105) ................ 1
To replace belt:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Put on heavy leather gloves and remove
blade from machine (refer to Removing/
Installing Blade on Page 39).
3.
Loosen motor mount cap screws (see
Figure 67 on Page 51).
4.
Pivot motor to the right (as viewed from back
of bandsaw) to release belt tension.
5.
Open lower wheel cover and remove belt
from motor pulley.
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6. Remove external retaining ring from lower
wheel shaft (see Figure 68) and remove
lower wheel.
Qty
Figure 68. Belt change components inside lower
7. Install new belt on both pulleys, and then re-
install wheel and retaining ring.
8. Properly tension belt, as instructed in
Adjusting Belt Tension on Page 51.
9. Install blade, properly track and tension blade
(see Pages 20 & 22), and adjust support
bearings and guide bearings (see Pages
24–25).
Belt
Retaining Ring
wheel compartment.
Model G0948 (Mfd. Since 08/21)
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