Tensioning/Replacing Belt - Grizzly G0799 Owner's Manual

Changing Belt
Tensioning/
Replacing Belt
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
To change/tension belt:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open front belt access cover (see Figure 64).
3. Loosen belt tension lock handle (see
Figure 64).
4. Use belt tension lever (see Figure 64) to lift
motor assembly all the way up, then retighten
motor tension lock handle—this will hold
motor in place while you work.
Note: If you are only tensioning the belt, skip
to Step 9.
Access Cover
Belt Tension
Lever
Belt Tension
Lock Handle
Figure 64. Location of belt tension components.
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5. Loosen two M8-1.25 x 20 set screws (see
Figure 65) that secure handwheel to spindle
shaft, then slide handwheel off of shaft.
Spindle
Handwheel
Set Screws
(1 of 2)
Figure 65. Location of set screws on spindle
handwheel.
6.
Reach into belt access cavity and roll belt off
motor (lower) pulley (see Figure 66). Then
slide belt off of spindle (upper) pulley.
Figure 66. Belt access cover opened.
Model G0799 G0800 (Mfd. Since 09/15)
Spindle
Pulley
Motor
Pulley