Pulley Alignment
Tools Needed:
straightedge .......................................................1
Wrench 14mm ....................................................2
phillips screwdriver #2 .......................................1
proper pulley alignment (see figure 40) prevents
premature belt wear. the pulleys are properly
aligned when they are parallel and in the same
plane as each other. Use a straightedge on the
edge of the pulleys to judge alignment.
figure 40. Checking belt alignment.
Should you find that the pulleys are out of
alignment:
1.
disConnECt thE plAnEr FroM thE
poWEr soUrCE!
2.
remove the motor access panel, the v-belt
cover, and loosen the belt tension (Page
27).
Model g1033X (Mfg. since 4/12)
3.
loosen the fasteners that hold the motor to
the brackets shown in figure 41 just enough
to allow the motor to be repositioned.
Qty
figure 41. Motor mounting fasteners for
4.
slide the motor as required to align the pul-
leys.
5.
re-tighten the motor mount fasteners care-
fully to assure that the tightening process
does not move the motor.
6.
re-tension the v-belts.
7.
replace the belt cover and motor access
panel.
adjusting pulley alignment.
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