Belt Tension & Replacement - Woodstock Shop Fox W1888 Owner's Manual

Belt.Tension.&.
Replacement
The drive belt stretches slightly as the saw is used. Most
of the belt stretching will happen during the first 16
hours of use, but it may continue through continued use.
If you notice that the belt is slipping, it will need to be
tensioned. If the belt is cracked, frayed, or shows other
signs of excessive wear, it will need to be replaced.
Tools.Needed.
Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1
Tensioning.Belt
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Raise blade completely, then open the motor door.
3. Loosen cap screw on motor (see Figure 124), and
pivot motor up and down to verify it is movable.
4. Press down on motor with one hand to keep belt
tension tight, then tighten cap screw.
5. Press belt in center to check belt tension. The belt
is correctly tensioned when there is approximately
⁄ " deflection when it is pushed with moderate
1
4
pressure, as shown in Figure 125.
— If there is more than
screw, push motor down, then tighten cap screw.
6. Close motor door.
Replacing.Belt
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Raise blade completely, then open motor door.
3. Loosen cap screw shown in Figure 124.and lift motor
fully to remove tension on belt. Tighten cap screw,
then roll belt off arbor and motor pulleys.
4. Install new belt, loosen cap screw, then lower motor.
5. Press down on motor with one hand to keep belt
tension tight and tighten cap screw.
6. Follow Step 5 in the Tensioning Belt subsection on
this page to check V-belt tension.
7. Close motor door.
⁄ " deflection, loosen cap
1
4
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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
Qty
Belt
Cap Screw
Figure 124. Location of cap screw for
adjusting belt tension.
Pulley
Pulley
Figure 125. Checking belt tension.
⁄ "
1
4
Deflection