Service; General; Tensioning/Replacing V-Belts - Woodstock W1862 Owner's Manual

Model W1862/W1863 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)

General

This section covers the most common service adjustments
or procedures that may need to be made during the life
of your machine.
If you require additional machine service not included
in this section, please contact Woodstock International
Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to:
techsupport@woodstockint.com.
Tensioning/Replacing.
V-Belts
Three V-belts transfer power from the motor to the
cutterhead, and then to the infeed and outfeed rollers
with the use of the drive chain system. To ensure
efficient transfer of power to these systems, make sure
the V-belts are always properly tensioned and in good
condition.
If the V-belts are worn, cracked, or damaged, replace
them. Always replace the V-belts with a matched set of
three, or belt tension may not be even among the belts,
causing premature belt failure.
Items.Needed.
Phillips Screwdriver #2 .........................................1
Open-End Wrench 16mm.......................................1
To.tension/replace.V-belts,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove V-belt cover from left side of machine to
expose belts, as shown in Figure.42.
. Note:.A collection of black belt dust at the bottom
of the belt cover is normal during the life of the
belts.

SERVICE

MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is.
unplugged. during. all. service. proce-
dures!. If. this. warning. is. ignored,. seri-
ous.personal.injury.may.occur.
After. approximately. 16. hours. of.
operation,.V-belts.will.stretch.and.seat.
into. pulley. grooves. and. need. to. be.
properly. tensioned. to. avoid. severely.
reducing.life.of.V-belts..
Qty
V-belts. and. pulleys. will. be. hot. after.
operation.. Allow. them. to. cool. before.
handling.
Cutterhead
Motor
Pulley
Figure.42. Example of belt cover removed
-41-
Pulley
to expose V-belts and pulleys.
V-Belts