Aligning Pulleys - Grizzly T32536 Owner's Manual

Replacing Belt
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen (2) M6-1 x 1 cap screws on motor
mounting plate (see Figure 41 on Page 34).
3.
Lift motor assembly all the way up, then
re-tighten both motor mounting plate cap
screws—this will hold motor in place while
you change belt position.
4.
Remove outboard spindle plate by remov-
ing (3) M4-.7 x 8 Phillips head screws, then
remove spindle adjustment knob, as shown
in Figure 42 on Page 34).
5.
Roll belt off spindle pulley, then pull belt off
motor pulley and through bottom of lathe.
Tip: This step may be easier to accomplish
by gently rolling machine onto its back.
6. Install new belt by performing Step 5 in
reverse.
7.
Loosen motor mounting plate cap screws and
apply downward pressure on motor assembly
to properly tension drive belt, then re-tighten
cap screws on motor mounting plate.
Note: When properly tensioned, belt should
deflect about ⁄ " when moderate pressure is
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applied to belt mid-way between upper and
lower pulley (see Figure 43 on Page 34).
— If there is more than
the tensioning procedure until it is correct.
If tension cannot be achieved replace belt.
8. Ensure belt is fully seated on pulley, then roll
machine upright, if necessary.
9. Re-install spindle adjustment knob, then re-
install outboard spindle plate using (3) M4-.7
x 8 Phillips head screws.
Model T32536 (Mfd. Since 10/20)
⁄ " deflection repeat
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Aligning Pulleys

The motor and spindle pulleys are aligned at the
factory and should not require any adjustment. If
they become misaligned over time, it is important
that they be re-aligned in order to extend belt
life and maximize the transfer of power from the
motor to the spindle.
Tools Needed
Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ............................ 1
Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
Open-End Wrench 32mm .................................. 1
Open-End Offset Wrench 24.5mm .................... 1
To align motor and spindle pulleys:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Remove outboard spindle plate and spindle
adjustment knob (see Figure 44).
Outboard
Spindle
Plate
Spindle
Adjustment
Knob
Figure 44. Location of outboard spindle plate
and spindle adjustment knob.
3.
Loosen M6-1 x 8 set screw on spindle pulley.
4.
Slide spindle pulley into alignment with motor
pulley.
Note: When pulleys are properly aligned,
there should be no unusual or pulsing sounds
coming from the belt.
5. Tighten set screw on spindle pulley.
6. Install spindle adjustment knob and outboard
spindle plate.
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