Woodstock SHOP FOX W1747 - Manual (Page 26)

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Figure 13. Fasteners needed to be
loosened for V-belt replacement.
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V-Belts
V-belt removal and replacement is simply a matter of
loosening the V-belts, rolling them off of the pulleys,
replacing them with new belts, then retensioning them.
Always replace V-belts with a matched set of 3 belts, or
belt tension may not be even among the 3 belts and may
cause premature belt failure.
To adjust/replace the V-belts, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM THE POWER SOURCE!
2. Open the motor access panel and V-belt cover.
3. Using a 19mm wrench, loosen the fasteners on the
tension rods shown in Figure 13.
4. Lift the motor up and slide the V-belts off of the
pulleys.
5. Slide the new belts onto the pulley, lower the
motor, and tighten the fasteners loosened in Step 3.
6. Close the V-belt cover and motor access panel.
Note: The correct tension for the V-belts is 1 ⁄
4
" deflection
when pushed in the center with moderate pressure. After
the first 16 hours of belt life, retension them, as they will
stretch and seat during this time.