Adjusting/Replacing V-Belt - Grizzly G0495X Owner's Manual

Adjusting/Replacing
V-Belt
V-belt removal and replacement involves remov-
ing the V-belt, rolling it off of the pulleys, replacing
it with a new belt, then retensioning it.
To adjust/replace the V-belt:
1. DISCONNECT JOINTER FROM POWER!
2. Remove the rear access panel and V-belt
guard.
3.
Using a 17mm wrench, loosen the fasteners
on the tension rod shown in Figure 54.
Fasteners
Figure 54. Fasteners needed to be loosened for
V-belt replacement.
-44-
4.
5.
Tension Rod
6.
Lift the motor up, slide the V-belt off of the
motor and cutterhead pulleys, and replace it
with a new one.
Lower the motor and adjust the V-belt ten-
sion with the tension rod fasteners so there is
approximately / " deflection when the belt is
1
2
pushed with moderate pressure, as shown in
Figure 55.
Deflection
⁄ "
1
2
Figure 55. Checking V-belt tension.
Replace the rear access panel and the V-belt
guard.
Model G0495X (Mfd. Since 07/19)
Pulley
Pulley