Woodstock W1824 manual Replacing Belt, Check for proper belt tension Close the motor access cover

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5.Press the belt in the center to check belt tension. The belt is correctly tensioned when there is approximately 1⁄4" deflection as it is pushed with moderate pressure, as shown in Figure 87.

—If there is more than 1⁄4" deflection when the belt is pushed with moderate pressure, loosen the cap screw, push the motor downward, then re-tighten the cap screw.

6.Close the motor access cover.

Replacing Belt

1.DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

2.Lower the blade completely, then open the motor access cover.

3.Loosen the motor mount cap screw that secures the motor (see Figure 86 on the previous page) and lift the motor fully to remove tension on the belt. Re-tighten the cap screw to hold the motor in this position, then roll the belt off of the arbor and motor pulleys.

4.Install a new belt onto the pulleys, loosen the cap screw, then lower the motor. Use the blade elevation handwheel to raise the blade completely.

5.Press down on the motor with one hand to keep the belt tension tight, then tighten the cap screw.

6.Follow Step 5 in the previous Tensioning Belt procedure to check the V-belt tension.

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Figure 87. Check for proper belt tension.

7.Close the motor access cover.

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