Replacing V-Belt
1.Disconnect the machine from the power source.
2.Release blade tension by turning blade tension hand wheel clockwise.
3.Release belt tension by loosening the two hex cap bolts (A, Fig. 19). Raise the motor and tighten hex cap bolts to take the tension off the belt.
4.Open the lower wheel door and remove hex nut, and washer (B, Fig. 20).
5.Remove the wheel (C, Fig. 21). If the lower wheel does not come off easily you may need to use a pulley puller to remove the lower wheel.
6.Remove the old belt (D, Fig. 21) and replace the belt.
7.Reinstall the lower wheel and tighten the hex nut.
8.Loosen hex cap bolts and adjust the belt tension. See “Adjusting the Belt Tension.”
9.Set the blade tension. See “Adjusting Blade Tension” on page 8.
10.Check the blade tracking. See “Adjusting Blade Tracking” on page 8.
Adjusting Belt Tension
The belt comes adjusted from the factory. If adjustment is needed:
1.Disconnect the machine from the power source.
2.Loosen hex cap bolts (A, Fig. 19).
3.Set the belt tension by lightly pressing down on the motor and tightening the hex cap bolts (A, Fig. 19).
Note: The weight of the motor should put enough tension on the belt. You just want to push down lightly to take up any slack.
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