Tensioning & Replacing Belt - Grizzly G0771Z Manual

Tensioning &
Replacing Belt
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 with fur-
ther use. If you notice that the saw is losing power
in the middle of a cut, the belt may be slipping,
and will need to be tensioned. If, upon inspection,
you find that the belt is cracked, frayed, or shows
other signs of excessive wear, replace it.
Tools Needed
Open-End or Socket Wrench 13mm ................. 1
Tensioning Belt
DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
1.
Remove motor cover from side of machine.
2.
Set blade to 0° on tilt scale, then raise or
3.
lower blade to approximately 2" above table.
Loosen blade tension hex bolt shown in
4.
Figure 130.
Blade Tension
Hex Bolt
Belt
Figure 130. Components used to tension or
remove belt.
Use blade height handwheel to lower motor.
5.
When motor starts to pull blade down with it,
belt is tensioned.
Retighten blade tension hex bolt, then re-
6.
install motor cover.
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Replacing Belt
DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
1.
Remove motor cover from side of machine.
2.
Set blade to 0° on tilt scale, then raise or
3.
lower blade to approximately 2" above table.
Loosen blade tension hex bolt, shown in
4.
Figure 130.
Use blade height handwheel to raise motor
5.
and loosen belt, then remove belt.
Install new belt onto pulleys. Lower motor
6.
Qty
until it begins to pull blade down with it, then
retighten blade tension hex bolt.
Re-install motor cover.
7.
Motor
Model G0771Z (Mfd. Since 01/21)