Grizzly G0696X - Manual (Page 78)

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the belt stretches slightly as the saw is used.
most of the belt stretching will happen during the
first 16 hours of use, but it may continue to gradu-
ally stretch with continued use.
to ensure optimum power transmission from
the motor to the blade, the belt must be in good
condition. replace the belt if it becomes cracked,
frayed, or glazed.
Tools Needed Qty
Arbor Wrenches ................................................ 2
Wood Block 10" long 4x4 ............................... 1
Wrench or socket 17mm ................................... 1
Wood Block 8" 2x6 ............................................ 1
Tensioning Belt
1. disConnECt sAW From poWEr!
2. Use the blade height handwheel to lower the
motor all the way down.
3. loosen the four motor mounting hex nuts
shown in Figure 147 two turns, then place
the 4x4 wood block on top of the motor, as
shown in
Figure 148.
4. Use the blade height handwheel to carefully
tension the belt by moving the blade up. do
this slowly and take care not to apply too
much pressure to the belt.
Note: Be careful
not to damage the motor, and do not force it
up farther when it becomes difficult to move
the handwheel.
Figure 147. motor mounting nuts.
mounting nuts
Belt Tension &
Replacement
6. tighten the motor mounting hex nuts, lower
the motor, and remove the wood block.
7. Close the motor cover.
5. press the belt in the center to check belt ten-
sion. the belt is correctly tensioned when
there is approximately 1 ⁄
8
" deflection when it
is pushed with moderate pressure, as shown
in
Figure 149.
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
Figure 148. Example of using wood block to
tension belt.
Wood
Block
Figure 149. Checking belt deflection.
—if there is more than 1 ⁄
8
" deflection when
the belt is pushed with moderate pressure,
raise the motor upward.
NOTICE
Do not overtighten the belt. If you do, it
could decrease the lifespan of the motor
and arbor bearings.