Tracking & Tensioning Conveyor Belt - Grizzly G0458ZX Owner's Manual

18" open-end drum sander
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Note: It may be necessary to remove top
cover, depending on length and type of
straightedge used.
— If pulleys are aligned, no adjustment is
necessary. Proceed to Step 7.
— If pulleys are not aligned, proceed to
Step 4 .
Remove V-belt (refer to Replacing V-Belt on
4.
Page 34).
Loosen motor pulley set screws and sanding
5.
drum pulley set screws and align both pulleys
(see Figure 41).
Sanding
Drum
Pulley
V-Belt
Motor Mount Cap Screws
Figure 41. V-belt components.
Tighten set screws, then install and tension
6.
V-belt.
Repeat Step 3 to verify proper pulley align-
7.
ment. Pulleys should be parallel and aligned,
as shown in Figure 40 on Page 34, when
belt is properly tensioned.
Close pulley access panel.
8.
Model G0458ZX (Mfd. Since 04/24)
Tracking & Tensioning
The conveyor belt tension and tracking adjust-
ments are controlled by the adjustment screws
located at end of the front conveyor roller. If the
conveyor is too loose or tracks to one side, it must
be adjusted.
Items Needed
Wrench 13mm ................................................... 1
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
Marker or Paper Correction Fluid ...... As Needed
Working around moving conveyor and parts
presents pinch/entanglement hazards that
x 2
can cause personal injury. Use extreme
care to keep hands clear of in-running
pinch points while adjusting tracking when
machine is running. Roll up sleeves and do
not wear gloves or other apparel that could
Motor
become entangled in moving parts.
Pulley
To track & tension conveyor belt:
1.
Figure 42. Conveyor adjustment reference mark.
Conveyor Belt
Use permanent marker, paper correction
fluid, or fingernail polish to make a reference
mark on roller bracket and fixed plate (see
Figure 42). This reference point will provide
a visual aid in keeping track of adjustments.
Reference Mark
(1 of 2)
Qty
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