RIKON Power Tools 23-400 - Manual (Page 11)

6.2 Drive Belt Check
The cutterhead drive belt and the feedgear drive belt need to
be checked periodically and retightened if necessary. Both drive
belts are located behind the machine's side panel.
Checking the drive belt:
1. Unplug power cable.
2. Take off the the side panel and open the cutterhead cover (A,
Fig.13).
3. Check belt tension with thumb pressure. The drive belt should
not give more than 1/2" in the center.
Tensioning the drive belt:
4. From outside the machine, loosen the four nuts (B, Fig.13) and
lift the motor to slacken the drive belt.
5. To tension the cutterhead drive belt, push the motor downward.
When belt tension is correct tighten motor mounting nuts (B,
Fig.13).
6. If necessary, remove chips and dust with dust collector or
brush.
7. Replace the side panel and belt cover secure with the screws.
A
FIG. 13
B
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