Replacing/Tensioning Drive Belt - Grizzly G0887 Owner's Manual

Replacing/
Tensioning Drive
Belt
To ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the bandsaw blade, the drive belt must
be in good condition (free from cracks, fraying,
and wear) and properly tensioned. After the first
16 hours of belt life, re-tension the belt, as it will
stretch and seat during this time.
Tools Needed
Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
Assistant ............................................................ 1
Open-End Wrench 17mm .................................. 1
Replacing Belt
If belt is cracked or worn, replace it before con-
tinuing operation.
To replace belt:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove (5) button head cap screws and flat
washers to remove outer pulley cover (see
Figure 116).
x 5
Outer
Pulley Cover
Figure 116. Outer pulley cover and securing
button head cap screws.
3.
Adjust blade speed dial to maximum speed
setting.
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4. Remove (2) button head cap screws and flat
washers to remove pulley cover bracket that
holds blade speed sensor so you can access
drive belt (see Figure 117).
Drive Belt
Qty
Figure 117. Pulley cover bracket location.
5. While an assistant holds motor, loosen (4)
motor hex bolts (see Figure 118).
Figure 118. Motor mounting bolts location.
6.
Lower motor to release belt tension and
replace drive belt with new one.
7.
Lift motor until there is proper belt tension
(see Tensioning Belt on Page 75), then
tighten (4) motor hex bolts.
8. Install pulley cover bracket removed in Step
4. Speed sensor should be 5mm away from
pulley.
9. Install outer pulley cover removed in Step 2.
x 2
x 4
Model G0887 (Mfd. Since 01/19)