V-Belt Service; Checking V-Belt; Replacing V-Belt - Grizzly G0513 SERIES Owner's Manual

V-Belt Service

checking V-Belt

to ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the blade, the V-belt must be in good
condition and properly tensioned. the belt should
be free of cracks, fraying, and wear. Belt tension
and condition should be checked at least every
3 months—more often if the bandsaw is used
daily.
To check V-belt tension:
1. disCoNNECt BaNdsaW FroM poWEr!
2. open the lower wheel cover.
3. Check the condition of the V-belt. if the V-belt
is cracked, frayed, or glazed, replace it.
4.
Check the V-belt tension by applying mod-
erate pressure between the pulleys (see
Figure 86). if deflection is not approximately
⁄ ", re-tension the V-belt following the same
3
4
steps you normally use when changing blade
speeds (refer to Blade Speed on Page 49 if
necessary).
⁄ "
3
4
Deflection
Figure 86. V-belt deflection.

Replacing V-Belt

to replace the V-belt, you must remove the blade
and the lower wheel. after re-installation, you
must properly re-tension the V-belt.
Tools Needed:
hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1
hex Wrench 8mm ...............................................1
-60-
Bandsaw
Wheel
Motor
Wheel
Qty
To replace the V-belt:
1. disCoNNECt BaNdsaW FroM poWEr!
2. open both wheel covers, and remove the
blade (refer to Blade changes on Page 48).
3.
unthread the lower wheel mount bolt shown
in Figure 87, and slide the lower wheel off
the bearing shaft.
Wheel Mount Bolt
Figure 87. Example of wheel mount bolt.
4. loosen the motor mount cap screws shown
in Figure 88.
Figure 88. Motor mount cap screws.
5.
slip the old V-belt off of the wheel pulley and
install the new V-belt in its place.
6.
properly tension the V-belt and re-tighten the
motor mount cap screws.
7.
re-install the lower wheel back and secure it
with the wheel mount bolt.
8.
re-install the blade and close the wheel cov-
ers.
G0513 Series Bandsaws