Belt Adjustment - Grizzly G0694 Owner's Manual

Belt Adjustment

For optimal power transmission from the motor
to the spindle, the belt must be in good condi-
tion and properly tensioned. the belt should be
checked for cracks, fraying and wear. Check belt
tension every three months; more often if the lathe
is used frequently.
checking Belt
1. disConneCt Lathe From poWer!
2.
open the cabinet door.
3.
push the center of the belt. it should feel
rigid to the touch with almost no deflection or
play.
— if the belt is cracked, frayed or glazed, it
should be replaced immediately. proceed
to changing Belt/Bearing Service on
Page 42.
—if there is deflection in the belt, proceed to
the tensioning Belt subsection.
model g0694 (mfg. since 1/09)
Tensioning Belt
1.
disConneCt Lathe From poWer!
2. Loosen the motor lock lever shown in figure
56, raise the motor up using the height lever,
then let the motor hang down on its own
weight to tension the belt.
motor
Lock
Lever
figure 56. motor tension controls.
Note: If the motor does not freely hang
against the belt, you may have to manually
push the height lever to tension the belt.
3.
make sure the belt ribs fit in the pulley
grooves.
4. tighten the motor tension lock lever.
5.
Close the cabinet door.
motor
height
Lever
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