Woodstock SHOP FOX W1706 - Manual (Page 46)

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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
SE
RV
IC
E
Replacing.Belt
Tools.Needed. Qty
Socket 12mm w/Extension ....................................1
Wrench or Socket 13mm .......................................1
To.replace.the.belt,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Open both wheel covers, remove the bandsaw
blade, and loosen the motor mount bolts shown in
Figure.54 on the previous page.
3. Move the body of the motor so that the motor
adjustment bolt slides to the right-hand side (facing
bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot and pull the
belt off of the motor pulley.
4. Unthread the lower wheel mount bolt shown in
Figure.55, then slide the lower wheel off of the
bearing shaft.
Note:.The wheel mount bolt is a left-hand bolt and
unthreads clockwise.
5. Slip the old belt off of the wheel pulley and install
the new belt in its place.
6. Position the belt on the pulleys for the desired blade
speed.
7. Slide the lower wheel back onto the bearing shaft
and replace/tighten the wheel mount bolt.
8. Move the body of the motor so that the motor
adjustment bolt slides to the left-hand side (facing
bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.
9. Hold the motor in position and tighten the motor
adjustment bolt with the other hand.
10. Check and adjust the belt tension as instructed on
the previous page.
11. When the belt tension is correct, tighten the motor
hinge bolt, re-install the blade, then close both
wheel covers.
12. Make sure that the blade is correctly tensioned
(refer to Page.17) and is tracking properly (refer to
Page.14).
Figure.55. Lower wheel mount bolt.
Wheel
Mount Bolt