Replacing Belt - Shop fox W1878 Owner's Manual

Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21)
Tensioning.Belt
Tool.Needed.
Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1
To.properly.tension.belt,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Loosen motor mount cap screws shown in Figure.45.
3. Push motor to the right (as viewed from back of
machine) until you feel moderate tension, then
re-tighten both cap screws.
4. Check belt tension. If necessary, repeat Steps.2–3
until there is approximately
belt.
5. Close wheel cover.
Replacing.Belt
To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor
to the blade, the belt must be in good condition and be
properly tensioned.
Replace the belt if it shows signs of cracking, fraying, and
excessive wear.
Tools.Needed.
Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1
Retaining Ring Pliers ...........................................1
Replacement Belt (Part No. X1878048) .....................1
To.replace.belt,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Put on heavy leather gloves and remove blade from
machine (refer to Changing.Blade on Page.35).
3. Loosen motor mount cap screws (see Figure.45.on
Page.42).
4. Pivot motor to the left (as viewed from back of
bandsaw) to release belt tension.
5. Open lower wheel cover and remove belt from motor
pulley.
6. Remove external retaining ring from lower wheel
shaft (see Figure.46) and remove lower wheel.
Qty
⁄ " deflection in the
1
4
Qty
-43-
Motor Mount
Cap Screws
Figure.45. Location of motor mount cap
screws used for adjusting belt tension.
7. Install new belt on both pulleys, then
re-install wheel and retaining ring.
8. Properly tension belt, as instructed in
Belt.Tension on Page.42.
9. Replace blade, properly track and
tension it (see Pages.19.and 24), then
adjust guide and support bearings.
Belt
Figure.46. Belt change components inside
lower wheel cover.
External
Retaining Ring