Ryobi HPL51 - Manual (Page 15)

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Fig. 16
Fig. 17
REPLACING THE BELT
See Figures 16 and 17.
When replacing the belt, use the recommended replace-
ment belt only, Ryobi part number 5695001
.
1. Unplug the planer.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the planer could result in
accidental starting causing serious injury.
2. Remove belt cover screws.
3. Remove the belt cover.
4. Force the old belt from the small pulley by turning in
the direction shown. As you turn the belt, pull and
work it off the small pulley until it has been com-
pletely removed from both pulleys.
5. Install the new belt over the large pulley. As you turn
the belt, push and work it onto the small pulley until it
is in place.
6. Replace the belt cover.
7. Install belt cover screws and tighten securely, but do
not overtighten.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws.
MAINTENANCE
SCREW
BELT
COVER
SMALL PULLEY
LARGE PULLEY
BELT