Grizzly G0454, G0453 owner manual

2.Remove the V-belt cover from the left side of the machine to expose the belts, as shown in

Figure 38.

Note: A collection of black belt dust at the bottom of the belt cover is normal during the life of the belts.

Cutterhead

Pulley

MotorV-Belts

Pulley

4.If the V-belts need to be replaced, raise the motor to release the belt tension (refer to the next step for instructions), roll them off the pulleys, then replace them as a matched set of 3.

5.To adjust the V-belt tension, loosen the top motor mount hex nuts (see Figure 39), then adjust the bottom hex nuts to raise or lower the motor.

Note: The V-belts are correctly tensioned when there is approximately 3⁄4" deflection when moderate pressure is applied to them midway between the pulleys, as illustrated in Figure 40.

Cutterhead

Figure 38. Belt cover removed to expose the

V-belts and pulleys.

3.Remove the front cabinet panel to access the motor, as shown in Figure 39.

Motor Mount

Approximately 3⁄4" Deflection

Pulley

Motor Pulley

Hex Nuts

Figure 40. Belt deflection when V-belts are

correctly tensioned.

6.When the V-belts are correctly tensioned, make sure the motor mount hex nuts are tight, then replace the cabinet cover and the belt cover.

Figure 39. Front cabinet cover removed to

expose the motor.

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