Replacing V-Belt - Grizzly Extreme Series Owner's Manual

Replacing V-Belt

To ensure optimum power transmission from
motor to blade, V-belt must be in good condition
and be properly tensioned.
Replace V-belt if it shows signs of cracking, fray-
ing, and excessive wear.
Items Needed
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
Open-End Wrench or Socket 13mm ................. 1
Replacement V-Belt .......................................... 1
To replace the belt:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.
Open both wheel covers.
3.
Remove bandsaw blade.
4. Loosen motor mount bolt shown in Figure
55.
Figure 55. Wheel mount bolt.
G0555X (Mfd. Since 9/17)
Qty
Wheel
Mount Bolt
5.
Move body of motor so motor adjustment bolt
slides to the right-hand side of adjustment
slot.
6. Pull belt off of motor pulley.
7. Unthread wheel mount bolt shown in Figure
55, and slide lower wheel off of bearing shaft.
8. Slip old belt off of wheel pulley and install the
new belt in its place.
9. Re-install lower wheel onto bearing shaft,
and replace/tighten wheel mount bolt.
10. Position belt over motor pulley.
11. Move body of motor so motor adjustment bolt
slides to the left-hand side of adjustment slot.
12. Hold motor in position with one hand and
tighten motor adjustment bolt with the other
hand.
13. Check belt tension and adjust if necessary
(see Tensioning Belt on Page 46).
14. When belt tension is correct, tighten motor
hinge bolt and close lower wheel cover.
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