Replacing Flat Belt

To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the flat belt must be in good condition. Replace the belt if it becomes cracked, frayed, or glazed.

Tools Needed

Qty

Arbor Wrenches

2

Hex Wrench 4mm

1

Phillips Head Screwdriver

1

Wood Block 12" Long 4x4

1

Wrench or Socket 14mm

1

To remove the flat belt:

 

1.DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2.Raise the motor all the way up, tilt it to 0°, and open the motor cover.

3.Loosen the three motor mounting hex nuts shown in Figure 70 two turns and place a 4x4 block between the cabinet and bottom of the motor.

Mounting Bolts

and Nuts

Figure 70. Motor mounting bolts.

4.Lower the arbor assembly until the motor rests on the wood block as shown in Figure to reduce tension on the flat belt. Be careful not to damage the motor, and do not force the arbor down further when it becomes dif- ficult to move the handwheel.

G0605X/G0606X Extreme Series 12" Table Saw

Wood

Block

Figure 71. Motor resting on wood block.

5.Tighten the motor mounting nuts to hold the motor in place.

6.Raise the blade all the way up and remove the wood block, table insert, blade guard and splitter or riving knife, arbor nut, flange, and the saw blade.

7.Tilt the arbor to 20°.

8.Remove the upper two button head cap screws and spacers on the belt cover plate shown in Figure 72.

Button Head

Cap Screws

Belt Cover Plate

Figure 72. Belt cover plate and top button head

cap screws.

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Grizzly G0606X, G0605X owner manual Replacing Flat Belt, Tools Needed Qty, To remove the flat belt