Fasten the rail to the motor unit, Assembly step 3, Install the idler pulley – Craftsman 139.53918d User Manual

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Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit

Insert a 1/4"-20x1 -3/4 bolt into the cover protection bolt

hole on the back end of the rail as shown. Tighten
securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut. Do NOT overtighten.

Remove the two bolts from the top of the motor unit.

• Place the “U" bracket, flat side down, on the motor unit

and align the bracket holes with the bolt holes. Fasten
with the previously removed bolts.

• Align the rail assembly with the top of the motor unit.

Slide the rail end onto the “U” bracket, all the way to

the stops that protrude on the top and sides of the

bracket

ASSEMBLY STEP 2

CAUTION

To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY
those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of the opener.

Lock Nut

ASSEMBLY STEP 3

Install the Idler Pulley

Lay the belt beside the rail, as shown. Grasp the end

with the hooked trolley connector and pass
approximately 12" (30 cm) of belt through the window.

Keep the ribbed side toward the rail, and allow it to
hang until Assembly Step 5.

• Remove the tape from the idler pulley. The inside

center should be pre-greased. If dry, regrease to
ensure proper operation.

• Place the idler pulley into the window as shown.

• Insert the idler bolt from the top through the rail and

pulley. Tighten with a 3/8" lock washer and nut
underneath the rail until the lock washer is
compressed.

• Rotate the pulley to be sure it spins freely.

• Insert a 1/4"-20x1 -3/4 bolt into the trolley stop hole in

the front of the rail as shown. Tighten securely with a

1/4"-20 lock nut.

Lock Washer
3/8"

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Trolley
Stop Hole

Grease

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Inside Pulley \

Idler Pulley '

®- Nut 3/8'

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T rolley
Connector

Idler ^ Lock
Pulley I

Llut

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