Grizzly G0689 - Manual (Page 30)

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g0689 13" planer
Drive Belt
the cutterhead is driven by a belt that is located
on the right-hand side of the motor and cutterhead
assembly (when facing the front of the machine).
the belt is very durable, but with extended use
may begin to slip, indicating the need for replace-
ment.
Tools Needed Qty
hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1
hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
To replace the belt:
1. diSConnECt planEr FroM poWEr!
2. remove the elevation crank and the four
button head cap screws that secure the top
cover. remove the top plate (
figure 35).
3. remove the thickness stop knob by pulling
outward on it, then lift and pull the right side
cover off.
4. remove the belt guard shown in figure 36
by removing the cap screws that secure it.
figure 35. Top and side cover removal.
thickness Stop Knob
Elevation Crank
top plate
figure 36. Belt guard.
Belt guard
figure 37. Cutterhead drive components.
5. loosen the motor mount bolt, shown in
figure 37, to release tension on the belt.
6. remove the impeller belt by rolling it off the
cutterhead pulley assembly, then remove the
drive belt.
7. place the new drive belt over both pulleys.
lift the motor by hand using moderate force
to apply tension to the belt, then tighten the
motor mount bolt.
8. replace the impeller belt, belt guard, side
and top covers, thickness stop knob, button
head cap screws, and cutterhead elevation
crank in the reverse order from which they
were removed.
drive Belt
impeller Belt
Cutterhead
pulley assembly
Motor Mount Bolt