How To...Install U-Bracket

Tools Required: Two 9/16 inch wrenches or sockets

KIT # GK53-00002-0012

REPLACING BRACKET ASSEMBLY # AK53-00053-0000

WARNING: Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet prior to servicing any machine operating on AC current.

1.Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord from the wall.

2.Loosen (do not remove) the two bracket mounting bolts.

3.Back out the tensioning bolt from the tension bracket.

4.Remove the bracket mounting bolts and remove the two-piece bracket assembly.

5.Discard the two-piece bracket.

Nyloc nut	Idler
	pulley
	Hub
	Slide plate	Wear plate

Acorn nut

Tensioning Jam bolt

bolt

	Plate washer
	square
Spacer
sleeve
Tension bracket
Pulley bolt	Tooth
	washers (2)
	Mounting
	bolts (2)

U-Bracket Assembly

INSTALLING U-BRACKET KIT# GK53-00002-0012

WARNING: Make sure the power is OFF at the ON/OFF switch and disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet prior to servicing any machine operating on AC current.

1.Position the U-bracket with wide slot to the inside of the frame and the narrow slot over the mounting holes in the frame.

2.Place external tooth washer on each mounting bolt and install square plate washer over the mounting bolts.

3.Install the bolts through the U-bracket narrow slot and mounting holes in the frame.

4.Position the slide plate on the back side of the U-bracket and hand tighten the mounting bolts into the threaded plate.

AK53-00053-0000, GK53-00002-0012 specifications

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