Grizzly G0668 owner manual Replacing V-Belts, Adjusting Wheel Brush, To replace the motor V-belts

replacing v-belts

5.Loosen the four motor mounting hex bolts (see Figure 43).

Motor Mounting Hex Bolts

(3 of 4 shown)

Figure 43. Motor mounting hex bolts.

6.Position the motor to adjust the V-belt tension until they have the correct deflection, then re- tighten the hex bolts.

Replacing V-Belts

Tools Needed:	Qty
Wrench 12mm	1

Replace the V-belts as a matched set if they are cracked, frayed, or excessively worn.

To replace the motor V-belts:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the four motor mounting hex bolts (see Figure 43).

3.Move the motor toward the lower wheel to relieve the tension, then roll the V-belts off the pulleys.

4.Install a new matched set of V-belts onto the pulleys, then correctly tension them, as described on Page 36.

5.Secure the motor access panel to the machine before re-connecting it to power.

G0668 20" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw

Adjusting Wheel

Brush

Tools Needed:	Qty
Wrench 10mm	1

The lower wheel compartment contains the wheel brush shown in Figure 44. This brush is designed to sweep chips off the wheel tire as the bandsaw is operating. In order to work properly, the brush must make firm contact with the wheel.

Wheel Brush

Figure 44. The wheel brush.

To adjust the wheel brush:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Open the lower wheel cover.

3.Loosen the hex bolt that secures the wheel brush.

4.Adjust the wheel brush so that it makes firm contact with the wheel but the bristles are not overly bent.

5.Re-tighten the hex bolt to secure the wheel brush in place, and close the lower wheel door.

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