Pulley Alignment
Tools Needed: | Qty |
Straightedge | 1 |
Wrench 14mm | 2 |
Phillips Screwdriver #2 | 1 |
Proper pulley alignment (see Figure 41) prevents premature belt wear. The pulleys are properly aligned when they are parallel and in the same plane as each other. Use a straightedge on the edge of the pulleys to judge alignment.
Figure 41. Checking belt alignment.
Should you find that the pulleys are out of alignment:
1.Disconnect the planer from the power source!
2.Remove the motor access panel, the
3.Loosen the fasteners that hold the motor to the brackets shown in Figure 42 just enough to allow the motor to be repositioned.
