V-Belt

If the V-belt may require periodic tightening, espe- cially after the initial break-in period. The V-belt needs to be replaced if it shows any signs of glazing, cracking, or fraying. To tighten the belt, perform the following procedure, omitting Step 4.

To replace the V-belt:

1.UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!

2.Open the belt cover.

3.With one hand, support the weight of the motor. With the other hand, loosen the hex bolt shown in Figure 54. The motor will drop and the V-belt will slacken.

Hex Bolt

Figure 54. Belt tension bolt.

Model G0717 (Mfg. Since 9/10)

4.Remove the V-belt, then install a new belt to the desired pulley combination (refer to Figure 33 for blade speeds).

5.Lift the motor to tension the belt and tighten the hex bolt.

—Check the belt tension. When properly ten- sioned, the belt will deflect approximately 14", as shown in Figure 55, when pressed with moderate force. Adjust as necessary.

Pulley

Deflection

Pulley

Figure 55. Proper belt tension.

6.Close the belt cover.

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Grizzly G0717 owner manual Belt, To replace the V-belt