RIDGID R2740 - Manual (Page 17)

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TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
See Figure 13 .

Unplug the sander.
 Remove dust bag.
 Remove sanding belt from sander. Follow instructions on
page 1 to remove sanding belt.
NOTE: Removing sanding belt will simplify the process
of installing a new timing belt.
 Remove belt cover screw and belt cover.
 Force old timing belt from one of the small pulleys with
a screwdriver and remove it while turning the large
pulley. If it is worn out, simply cut the old timing belt and
remove.
SANDER SHOWN WITH DUST BAG AND
SANDING BELT REMOVED
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 13
LARGE
PULLEY
SMALL
PULLEY
TIMING
BELT
SCREW
BELT
COVER
 Install new timing belt over large pulley and one of the
small pulleys first.
 Press the belt onto the other small pulley, turning the
large pulley as you press the belt on.
 Reinstall belt cover and screw.
 Tighten screw securely.
 Reinstall the sanding belt.
WARNING:
Never attempt to operate the belt sander without
the belt cover in place.