Tensioning/Changing Belts - Grizzly T27400 Owner's Manual

Tensioning/
Changing Belts
The Model T27400 uses a flat belt for the internal
grinding wheel and a V-belt for the external grind-
ing wheel. Proper belt alignment is essential for
belt longevity and the highest-quality workpiece
finish.
Tools Needed
Wrench 27mm ................................................... 1
Hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1
Hex Wrench 8mm .............................................. 1
To properly tension belt:
1.
DISCONNECT LATHE AND GRINDER
FROM POWER!
2. Remove belt guard to fully expose belt.
3.
Loosen hex nut beneath slide mount body
(see Figure 11).
4. Rotate belt-tensioning cap screw (see
Figure 11) to move motor assembly toward
grinder spindle. Roll V-belt off pulleys and
store it in a dry, protected area for later use.
Hex Nut
Figure 11. Belt tensioning components.
5. Loosen both cap screws shown in Figure 12
to secure quill/spindle, then align quill/spindle
with desired motor pulley.
-20-
Qty
Belt-
Tensioning
Cap Screw
6. Place belt onto pulleys, as shown in Figure
12.
Note: Use belt-tensioning cap screw to adjust
belt tension just enough so belt stays on pul-
leys when they are rotated.
External
Motor
Pulley
V-Belt
Quill
External
Spindle
Pulley
Figure 12. Aligning the internal spindle and
motor pulleys.
7. Rotate motor pulley by hand several times to
make sure belt is tracking properly in middle
of each pulley, then re-tighten both cap
screws to lock quill/spindle in place.
Model T27400 (Mfd. Since 02/15)
Cap Screws