Tensioning/Replacing V-Belt - Grizzly G0817 Owner's Manual

Tensioning/
Replacing V-Belt
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.

Tensioning/Replacing V-Belt

To ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the blade, the V-belt must be properly
tensioned, and 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.
Tools Needed
Hex Wrench 8mm .............................................. 1
To check/adjust V-belt tension:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Open lower wheel cover.
3.
Inspect V-belt; if it is cracked, frayed, or
glazed, replace it (refer to Replacing V-Belt
on Page 60).
Model G0817 (Mfd. Since 05/16)
4. Check V-belt tension by applying moderate
pressure between pulleys (see Figure 91).
— If V-belt deflection is approximately
belt is correctly tensioned and no adjust-
ment is necessary.
— If deflection is not approximately
is not correctly tensioned. Proceed to
Step 5.
¼" Deflection
Qty
Figure 91. V-belt deflection.
5. Loosen motor mount cap screw and lock
lever (see Figure 92).
6. Use motor mount handle (see Figure 92) to
adjust motor position until V-belt is correctly
tensioned.
Motor Mount
Handle
Motor Mount
Lock Lever
Figure 92. Location of V-belt tension controls.
7. Retighten motor mount lock lever, then
retighten cap screw to secure adjustment.
⁄ ",
1
4
⁄ ", V-belt
1
4
Lower Wheel
Pulley
Motor
Pulley
Motor Mount
Cap Screw
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