Woodstock SHOP FOX W1824 - Manual (Page 59)

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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.
7. Close the motor access cover.
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Figure 87. Check for proper belt tension.