Belt Tension & Replacement - Grizzly G0962 Manual

Belt Tension &
Replacement
The drive belt stretches slightly as the saw is used.
Most stretching will happen during the first 16
hours of use, but it may slightly continue with fur-
ther use. If you notice that the saw is losing power
in the middle of a cut, the belt may be slipping and
will need to be tensioned. If, upon inspection, you
find that the belt is cracked, frayed, or shows other
signs of excessive wear or other damage, replace
it immediately to ensure proper power transmis-
sion from the motor to the blade.
Tools Needed
Open-End Wrench or Socket 13mm ................. 1
Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
Tensioning Belt
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2. Remove motor cover from side of machine.
3. Set blade to 0° on tilt scale, then raise or
lower blade to approximately 2" above table.
4. Loosen blade tension hex bolt shown in
Figure 138.
Blade Tension
Hex Bolt
Belt
Figure 138. Components used to tension or
remove belt.
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5.
6.
Replacing Belt
1.
2.
3.
4.
Qty
5.
6.
7.
Motor
Use blade height handwheel to lower motor.
When motor starts to pull blade down with it,
belt is tensioned.
Retighten blade tension hex bolt, then
re-install motor cover.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
Remove motor cover from side of machine.
Set blade to 0° on tilt scale, then raise or
lower blade to approximately 2" above table.
Loosen blade tension hex bolt shown in
Figure 138.
Use blade height handwheel to raise motor
and loosen belt, then remove belt.
Install new belt onto pulleys. Lower motor
until it begins to pull blade down with it, then
retighten blade tension hex bolt.
Re-install motor cover.
Model G0962A40 (Mfd. Since 07/22)