Drive Belt - Grizzly G0727 Owner's Manual

Drive Belt

The ribbed drive belt will stretch and wear with
use, so check it at least on a monthly basis to
ensure optimal power transmission. If the belt
shows evidence of excessive wear or damage,
replace it.
Tools Needed
Phillips Screwdriver #2 ...................................... 1
Wrench 10mm ................................................... 1
To tension/replace the drive belt:
1.
DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!
2.
Remove the motor-spindle assembly from
the machine and place it on its side.
3. Remove the spindle pulley cover (see Figure
39).
Spindle
Pulley
Figure 39. Spindle pulley cover removed.
4. Remove the motor pulley cover (see Figure
40).
Quill
Bracket
Motor
Pulley
Figure 40. Motor pulley cover removed.
Model G0727 (Mfg. Since 7/11)
5. Check the condition of the drive belt.
— If the drive belt shows excessive wear or
— If the drive belt is good condition but needs
Qty
— If the drive belt is in good condition and is
Note: There is the correct amount of belt ten-
sion when the belt deflects approximately
when moderate pressure is applied midway
between the pulleys (see Figure 41).
6. Loosen the four quill bracket hex bolts, then
slide the bracket to either properly tension
Cover
the belt or to release the tension for replace-
ment.
7. When the belt is properly tensioned, re-
tighten the bracket hex bolts and replace both
covers.
Bracket
Hex Bolt
(1 of 4)
Cover
damage, proceed to Step 6 and replace it
and properly tension the new belt.
re-tensioning, proceed to Step 6 and prop-
erly adjust the tension.
properly tensioned, replace the covers. No
further action is necessary.
Deflection
Figure 41. Checking belt tension.
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1
8
Pulley
Pulley
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