Adjusting The X-Carriage Belt Tension - ELNA eXpressive 970 Service Manual

Adjusting the X-carriage Belt Tension

Setscrews (A)
Push-pull gauge
X-belt pulley
Side hole
1. Remove the spool stand, static head right cover and
left cover (see pages 4 – 6).
2. Loosen the two setscrews (A) and remove the
X-carriage cover.
3. Shift the hoop supporter to the extreme left end.
Set the push-pull gauge at the right side of the
machine frame and push the X-carriage timing belt.
The gauge should read 600 grams when the upper
portion touches the lower portion.
4. If the belt tension is too tight or loose, slightly loosen
the two setscrews (B) and move the X-belt pulley in
the direction of the arrow to adjust the belt tension.
Tighten the tow setscrews (B) securely and check the
tension again.
NOTE:
When moving the X-belt pulley, insert a 4 mm rod into the
side hole and pry the base plate of the pulley.
5. Attach the X-carriage cover with the two setscrews (A).
6. Attach the parts removed in step 1.
Setscrews (B)
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