Grizzly G0801 Owner's Manual page 51

To tension V-belts:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open V-belt cover and apply moderate pres-
sure on belts with your finger between two
pulleys. The proper amount of belt deflection
for this machine is approximately
Figure 76).
½"
Deflection
Figure 76. Correct amount of V-belt deflection
when properly tensioned.
— If there is approximately
V-belts are properly tensioned and no
adjustment is necessary.
— If there is more than
V-belts are not properly tensioned and
must be adjusted. Proceed to Step 3.
Model G0801/G0802 (Mfd. Since 09/15)
⁄ " (see
1
2
Pulley
Pulley
⁄ " deflection,
1
2
⁄ " deflection, the
1
2
3. Loosen motor lock (see Figure 77), pull
motor away from machine with moderate
force to tension V-belts, make sure ten-
sion pin is pressing against headstock, then
secure tension pin by retightening motor lock.
Note: Idler pivot arm (see Figure 77) will
equally distribute tension between V-belts.
4.
Check V-belt tension again, and if necessary,
repeat Step 3.
5.
Close V-belt cover.
Idler Pivot Arm
Figure 77. Belt tension controls and
components.
Replacing V-Belts
Replacement V-belt part numbers can be found
in the back of this manual in the PARTS section,
beginning on Page 56.
To remove and replace V-belts:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open V-belt cover.
3. Loosen motor lock (see Figure 77), and push
motor toward machine to loosen V-belts.
4.
Remove belt(s) from pulleys.
5.
Install new V-belt(s) according to desired
spindle speed (see Setting Spindle Speed
on Page 31).
6.
Properly tension V-belts.
Tension
Pin
Motor
Lock
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