Pulley Alignment - Grizzly G0453 Owner's Manual

Pulley Alignment

proper pulley alignment prevents premature V-belt
wear and unnecessary load on the motor. the
pulleys are properly aligned when they are parallel
and in the same plane as each other.
tools Needed
straightedge 3' .................................................. 1
hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
Wrenches or sockets 14mm ............................. 1
to check/re-align pulleys:
1.
disConnECt plAnEr FroM poWEr!
2. remove both cabinet covers and the belt
cover, then use the straightedge to check pul-
ley alignment, as shown in figure 52.
figure 52. Checking pulley alignment.
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3.
4.
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— if the pulleys are not in the same plane,
loosen the cap screw or hex bolt securing
the pulley to the shaft, then adjust the pul-
leys in or out until they are aligned.
— if the pulleys are not parallel, loosen the
four motor mount hex nuts, then rotate the
motor on its mount until the pulleys are
parallel.
re-check the pulleys and repeat Step 2 if
necessary.
When your are satisfied with the pulley align-
ment, re-tighten all fasteners, then replace
the belt cover and cabinet covers.
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