Woodstock W1723, W1724 instruction manual Belt Tension, To adjust the belts, do these steps

Belt Tension

Frequently inspect the V-belt tension during the first twenty hours of break-in operation. During this period, the belts will stretch and seat, which can generate a fair amount of black dust inside of the belt cover. This dust buildup is a normal condition during planer life since the cover retains the dust.

However, it is very important that you check the drive belts so all belts have the same tension (belt deflection) after the break-in period. If one belt is looser than the others, you must align the pulleys.

NOTE: When replacing belts, always replace belts as a matched set.

To adjust the belts, do these steps:

1.UNPLUG THE PLANER!

2.Remove the belt cover.

3.Insert a wooden lever under the motor so you can move the motor when the mounting bolts are loose.

4.Loosen the two motor mounting bolts. See

Figure 43.

5.Carefully use the wooden lever and pry up on the motor and tension the V-belts.

6.Tighten the bolts so they are tensioned equally and there is 1⁄4" belt deflection when each belt is pushed firmly with your fingers.

7.Remove the wooden lever and reinstall the belt cover.

Motor

Mounting

Bolts

Figure 43. Motor mounting bolt locations.

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