Woodstock W1723, W1724 instruction manual Belt Tension, To adjust the belts, do these steps

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Belt Tension

Frequently inspect the V-belt tension during the first twenty hours of break-in operation. During this period, the belts will stretch and seat, which can generate a fair amount of black dust inside of the belt cover. This dust buildup is a normal condition during planer life since the cover retains the dust.

However, it is very important that you check the drive belts so all belts have the same tension (belt deflection) after the break-in period. If one belt is looser than the others, you must align the pulleys.

NOTE: When replacing belts, always replace belts as a matched set.

To adjust the belts, do these steps:

1.UNPLUG THE PLANER!

2.Remove the belt cover.

3.Insert a wooden lever under the motor so you can move the motor when the mounting bolts are loose.

4.Loosen the two motor mounting bolts. See

Figure 43.

5.Carefully use the wooden lever and pry up on the motor and tension the V-belts.

6.Tighten the bolts so they are tensioned equally and there is 1⁄4" belt deflection when each belt is pushed firmly with your fingers.

7.Remove the wooden lever and reinstall the belt cover.

Motor

Mounting

Bolts

Figure 43. Motor mounting bolt locations.

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Contents Models Page Contents Introduction Woodstock Service and SupportAbout Your New Planer Warranty and Returns SpecificationsSafety First Disconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicingSafety Additional Safety Instructions for Planers Extension Cords Electrical220V Operation GroundingBox Contents AssemblyOverview Cleaning Planer Shop PreparationHandwheel Stand W1723To mount the handwheel and crank, do these steps Extension Rollers To mount the extension rollers, do these stepsTo assemble the knife setting jig, do these steps Knife Setting Jig W1723Spiral Knife Alignment Tool W1724 Adjustments Planer OverviewCutterhead Alignment To check the cutterhead-to-table alignment, do these stepsUnderside of planer table Adjustments Knife Replacement procedure Inspecting Knives W1723Knife Replacement W1723 Typical Shop FOX cutterheadGib bolt tightening sequence Knife Replacement W1724 Spiral knife systemTwisting knife and aligning gib Feed Rollers Chip Breaker Chip breaker height adjustment Chip Deflector To adjust the chip deflector, do these stepsAnti-Kickback Pawls To adjust the roller spring tension, do these steps Roller Spring TensionTo adjust the table bed roller height, do these steps Table Bed RollersTest Run Always Wear Safety Goggles When Operating This machineOperations Feed RateOnly plane a clean workpiece Operational TipsTroubleshooting Planing Results SolutionsCleaning Maintenance GeneralLubrication Gear box drain and fill plugsTo adjust the belts, do these steps Belt TensionTroubleshooting Machine Operation Symptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionPlaner Accessories Maintenance Maintenance Description Maintenance Long T Allen Wrench 4MM Maintenance Angle 191⁄2 Long W1723 and W1724 15 Planer Wiring Diagram Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA