Wheel Alignment - Grizzly G8146Z Owner's Manual

— If the deflection is correct and the V-belts
are in good condition, no further action is
required. Replace the rear motor access
panel.
— If the deflection is more than or less than
⁄ " or the V-belts need to be replaced, then
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continue to Step 5.
5. Use a 12mm wrench to loosen the four motor
mount hex bolts (see Figure 49).
Motor Mount Hex Bolts
Figure 49. Motor mount hex bolts.
6.
If it is necessary to replace the V-belts, slide
the motor toward the wheel pulley to relieve
the tension, then replace the V-belts with a
new matched set.
7.
Position the motor to adjust the V-belt tension
until they have the correct deflection, then re-
tighten the hex bolts.
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Wheel Alignment

When the wheels are coplanar (in the same
plane), the bandsaw cuts straighter, with much
less vibration, heat, and blade wear because the
blade is continuously balanced on the wheels.
Refer to Figure 50 to better understand this
arrangement.
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Figure 50. Wheel coplanar examples.
Vertical Metal Cutting Bandsaw
wheel alignment
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