Replacing Belt; Removing Belt - Graco RTX 1500 Repair And Parts Manual

Removing and Replacing Belt
Use Belt Replacement Kits 118845.
First read and follow instructions in the Before perform-
ing any service on sprayer section, page 9.
Then remove hopper, front and back covers, page 9.
Remove hose extension and RotoFlex HD Pump
assembly from frame, page 11.

Removing Belt

1. Loosen 4 bolts (2 each
side) to loosen tension on
belt.
2. Loosen 2 bolts (1 each
side) holding down sup-
port rod.
3. Using a screw driver for
leverage, lift up on
motor support rod on
one side of motor and
ease it out of the hold-
ing bracket far enough
to remove old belt. Dis-
card old belt.
At the same time, slide
in the new belt.
310645L
ti4388b
ti4388a
ti4391a
ti4459a

Replacing Belt

1. Using new belt from Kit,
position new belt
around pulleys making
sure the teeth in the
belt are properly
engaged with teeth on
pulleys.
2. Replace support rod.
Tighten 2 bolts (1 each
side) to secure support-
ing rod.
3. Insert crow bar under
assembly as shown
and raise motor
assembly until desired
belt tension is
achieved.
4. While holding motor
assembly in place with
crow bar. Spin pulley to
assure proper belt
engagement. Adjust
motor assembly position
as necessary.
Removing and Replacing Belt
ti4392a
ti4393a
ti4469a
ti4472a
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