Grizzly G1033X Pulley Alignment, Should you find that the pulleys are out of alignment

Pulley Alignment

Tools Needed:	Qty
Straightedge	1
Wrench 14mm	2
Phillips Screwdriver #2	1

Proper pulley alignment (see Figure 41) prevents premature belt wear. The pulleys are properly aligned when they are parallel and in the same plane as each other. Use a straightedge on the edge of the pulleys to judge alignment.

Figure 41. Checking belt alignment.

Should you find that the pulleys are out of alignment:

1.Disconnect the planer from the power source!

2.Remove the motor access panel, the V-belt cover, and loosen the belt tension (Page 23).

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3.Loosen the fasteners that hold the motor to the brackets shown in Figure 42 just enough to allow the motor to be repositioned.

Figure 42. Motor mounting fasteners for

adjusting pulley alignment.

4.Slide the motor as required to align the pul- leys.

5.Re-tighten the motor mount fasteners care- fully to assure that the tightening process does not move the motor.

6.Re-tension the V-belts.

7.Replace the belt cover and motor access panel.

Model G1033X (Mfg. since 4/10)