V-Belt Tension & Replacement - Grizzly G0900 Owner's Manual

V-Belt Tension &
Replacement
The V-belt transfers power from the motor to the
spindle. If the V-belt does not have the proper
tension or is damaged in any way, the shaper will
not operate optimally, and unnecessary wear on
the moving parts will occur. Regularly check the
V-belt tension and replace it when necessary.
Tools Needed
Open-End Wrench or Socket 19mm ................. 1
To tension V-belt:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Open cabinet access door, then release belt
tension by pulling motor bracket handle (see
Figure 65).
— If V-belt is cracked, excessively worn, or
damaged, replace V-belt.
Handle
Figure 65. Handle for motor tension.
Model G0900 (Mfd. Since 03/20)
Qty
Adjustment
Hardware
3. Move V-belt to sheave on motor and spindle
pulleys to select desired speed (see Figure
66.)
5,000
7,000
10,000
Figure 66. Different speed options.
4.
Tighten belt by replacing motor bracket han-
dle. When belt is properly tensioned, there
should be approximately
the center of the belt when you press it with
your thumb, as shown in Figure 67.
Deflection
Figure 67. Checking V-belt tension.
5.
If there is not ⁄ " of deflection, adjust belt ten-
1
4
sion by loosening/tightening adjustment hard-
ware on motor bracket handle until proper
tension achieved, see Figure 65.
6. Spin pulley by hand to ensure proper tracking.
7. Close access door.
⁄ " of deflection in
1
4
Pulley
⁄ "
1
4
Pulley
-45-