V-Belt Tension; Oil Reservoirs - Grizzly G9036 Owner's Manual

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v-belt tension

the v-belts must be properly tensioned to ensure
proper power transmission and machine func-
tionality. the v-belts slightly stretch with use and
must be checked on a monthly basis.
checking v-belt tension
1.
disConneCt lAthe FroM poWer!
2.
remove the headstock cover.
3.
push the center of the v-belts (the mid-point
between the pulleys) with moderate pres-
sure to check the belt deflection, as shown in
figure 80.
deflection should be Approx.
figure 80. Checking v-belt deflection.
the v-belt deflection should be approximately
". if the deflection is greater than this, then
1
4
the belt must be adjusted tighter.
adjusting v-belts
1.
Follow the Checking V-Belt Tension steps
1-2 above.
2.
loosen the motor mount plate bolts (see
figure 102 on page 56), then make sure the
motor mount plate slides up and down.
3.
push down on the motor with one hand to
tension the belts, then tighten the motor
mount bolts with your other hand to lock the
motor in place.
4.
recheck belt deflection and readjust if neces-
sary.
Model g9036 Mfg. 7/08+
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
"
1
4

oil reservoirs

the headstock, gearbox, and apron have oil res-
ervoirs that must be checked and topped off, if
necessary, on a daily basis.
checking oil
look at the sight glasses shown in figure 81 and
ensure that the oil level is centered in the sight
glass. if the oil level is low, add oil.
headstock
sight glass
gearbox
sight glass
figure 81. location of oil reservoir sight glasses.
adding oil
each reservoir has a fill and drain plug, as shown
in figures 82–84. the reservoirs use iso 68 or
an equivalent gear oil.
headstock Fill plug
figure 82. headstock fill and drain plugs.
Apron sight glass
headstock
drain plug
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