Grizzly G0500 Replacing V-Belt, To adjust the V-belt alignment, To replace the V-belts

Figure 58. Checking V-belt tension.

To adjust the V-belt alignment:

1.Disconnect the jointer from the power source!

2.Remove the stand door to gain access to the V-belts.

3.Loosen the motor mount bolts shown in Figure 59.

Figure 59. Motor mount bolts(shown underneath

stand for clarity).

4.Use a straightedge to align the motor and cutterhead pulleys.

5.Tighten the motor mount bolts. Note—Minor alignment changes can be made by loosen- ing the setscrew on the pulleys and adjusting them on their shaft. Replace the stand door.

Replacing V-Belt

During the life of your jointer, you will need to replace the V-belts when they become cracked or damaged.

To replace the V-belts:

1.Disconnect the jointer from the power source!

2.Remove the stand door to gain access to the V-belts.

3.Loosen the motor adjustment bolts shown in Figure 60.

Figure 60. Motor adjustment bolts (shown

underneath stand for clarity).

4.Move the motor up to loosen and remove the V-belts from the motor and cutterhead pul- leys.

5.Install the new V-belts on the motor and cut- terhead pulleys.

6.Adjust the V-belts to their proper tension.

7.Replace the stand door.

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