MAINTENANCE
BELT REPLACEMENT
See Figures 23 and 24.
When replacing the belt, use recommended replacement belt only, Ryobi part number
■Unplug your planer.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your planer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
■Remove belt cover screw, then remove the belt cover.
BELT COVER
SCREW
■Force the old belt from the small pulley by turning in the direction shown. As you turn the belt, pull and work it off the small pulley until it has been com- pletely removed from both pulleys.
■Install the new belt over the large pulley. As you turn the belt, push and work it onto the small pulley until it is in place.
■Replace the belt cover. Install belt cover screw and tighten securely.
BELT
SMALL PULLEY
LARGE PULLEY
BELT COVER
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
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