Multiquip TP24X manual Bearing housing removal, Bearing Housing Installation

MAINTENANCE

Bearing housing removal

To remove the bearing housing (Figure 21), perform the following:

1.Remove the 4 screws on the belt guard.

2.Remove the belt guard.

3.Loosen (do not remove) the adjustment screw behind the mounting plate and the 4 screws on the motor base to remove the belt.

4.Remove the blade lock nut and remove the blade (if there is one present.)

5.Remove the 4 screws on the mounting plate closest to the cutting head handle to remove the bearing housing (including the attached pulley and inner flange.)

BELT

GUARD

BELT

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

PULLEY

BEARING

HOUSING

INNER

FLANGE

Figure 21. Bearing Housing Removal

Bearing Housing Installation

To install a new bearing housing, perform the following:

1.Make sure that the old housing has been properly removed.

2.Unpack the new bearing housing and place the flat portion face-down on a towel situated on a flat surface.

3.Secure the cutting head in a in a completely horizontal position.

4.Slide the new bearing housing with the flat portion facing upwards onto the 4 screws located below the mounting plate. Take care not to damage the inner flange. Lock the bearing housing into place by using the brackets and nuts.

5.Pull the motor towards you, place the belt on the pulleys, and tighten the motor position adjustment screw. Be sure to leave some slack on the belt.

6.Align the belt by adjusting the motor pulley after loosening the hex screw.

WARNING

Do not adjust the bearing housing pulley.

7.After aligning the belt, tighten the hex screw.

8.Replace the belt guard and lock into place using 4 screws.

TP24X TILE SAW • operation and parts manual — rev. #2 (04/12/12) — page 27