Grizzly G0605X/G0606X - Manual (Page 50)

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G0605X/G0606X Extreme Series 12" Table Saw
Replacing Flat Belt
To ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the blade, the flat belt must be in good
condition. Replace the belt if it becomes cracked,
frayed, or glazed.
Tools Needed Qty
Arbor Wrenches ................................................ 2
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
Phillips Head Screwdriver ................................. 1
Wood Block 12" Long 4x4 ............................... 1
Wrench or Socket 14mm ................................... 1
Wrench or Socket 10mm ................................... 1
To remove the flat belt:
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!
2. Raise the motor all the way up, tilt it to 0°,
and open the motor cover.
3. Loosen the three motor mounting hex nuts,
shown in Figure 65, two turns, and place a
4x4 block between the cabinet and bottom of
the motor, as shown in
Figure 66.
Figure 67. Belt cover plate and top button head
cap screws (table removed for clarity).
Figure 65. Motor mounting bolts.
Mounting Bolts
and Nuts
4. Lower the arbor assembly until the motor
rests on the wood block, as shown in Figure
66, to reduce tension on the flat belt. Be care-
ful not to damage the motor, and do not force
the arbor down further when it becomes dif-
ficult to move the handwheel.
5. Tighten the motor mounting nuts to hold the
motor in place.
6. Raise the blade all the way up and remove
the wood block, table insert, blade guard and
splitter or riving knife, arbor nut, flange, and
the saw blade.
7. Tilt the arbor to 20°.
8. Remove the deflector plate and the hex bolts
and flat washers securing it ( Figure 67).
Figure 66. Motor resting on wood block.
Wood
Block
Button Head
Cap Screws
Belt Cover Plate
Deflector
Plate
Hex Bolts
9. Remove the upper two button head cap
screws, and remove the spacers on the belt
cover plate shown in
Figure 67.