V-Belt Tension & Replacement - Grizzly G0949G Owner's Manual

V-Belt Tension &
Replacement
V-belts stretch and wear with use, so check ten-
sion after the first three months and then every
six months to ensure optimal power transmission.
Replace all V-belts as a matched set if any of
them show signs of glazing, fraying, or cracking.
Tools Needed
Flat Head Screwdriver ¼" .................................. 1
Open-End Wrench 10mm .................................. 1
Tensioning V-Belt
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove end gear cover (see Figure 110).
Figure 110. End-gear cover location.
3. Loosen tensioner bolt (see Figure 111).
4. Push tensioner against V-belt to tension it,
then secure tensioner (see Figure 111).
5. Check belt tension: The belt is correctly
tensioned when there is approximately
deflection when it is pushed with moderate
pressure (see Figure 111). If there is more
than ⁄ " when belt is pushed, loosen tensioner
3
4
bolt, adjust belt tension, then tighten tensioner
bolt.
-72-
Qty
End-Gear
Cover
⁄ "
3
4
Deflection
(3/4")
Figure 111. Adjusting V-belt tension.
6. Secure end gear cover.
Replacing V-Belt
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove end gear cover (see Figure 110).
3. Loosen tensioner lock bolt, pivot tensioner to
right and secure it temporarily, then remove
V-belt (see Figure 111).
4. Install new V-belt.
5. Tension V-belt.
6. Re-install end gear cover.
Model G0949G (Mfd. Since 01/22)
Tensioner
Bolt
Belt
Tensioner
Pulley
Pulley