Grizzly 18" x 47" Wood Lathe G0733 - Manual (Page 41)

Model G0733 (Mfg. Since 10/11)
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changing belt
To change the belt:
1. disCoNNeCt lathe From poWer!
Changing v-Belt
4. use the belt tensioning handle (figure 61) to
lift the motor assembly all the way up, then
re-tighten the motor tension lock handle—this
will hold the motor in place while you change
the belt position.
5. reach into the belt access cavity and roll the
belt off the motor (lower) pulleys, then pull the
belt off the spindle pulleys and out the side of
the headstock.
Note: Removing the plastic cover on the
left side may aid in the belt removal and
installation.
6. install the new belt by reversing Step 5.
7. apply downward pressure on the belt tension-
ing handle to properly tension the drive belt,
then re-tighten the belt tension lock handle.
Note: When properly tensioned, the belt
should deflect about
1 ⁄
8
" when moderate pres-
sure is applied to the belt mid-way between
the upper and lower pulley, as illustrated in
Figure 32.
8. ensure the belt ribs are fully seated in the
pulley grooves then close the front belt
access panel.
3. loosen the belt tension lock handle shown in
figure 61.
figure 60. Belt access panel removed.
2. open the front belt access panel, as shown in
figure 60.
figure 61. Belt tensioning handle and tension
lock handle.
Belt tensioning
handle
Belt tension
lock handle
figure 62. testing for 1 ⁄
8
" belt deflection.
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley