RIKON Power Tools 25-200 - Manual (Page 14)

6.2 Drive Belt Check
The cutterhead drive belt and the feedgear drive belt need to
be checked periodically and retightened if necessary. Both drive
belts are located behind the machine's side panel.
Checking the drive belt:
1. Unplug power cable.
2. Pull the fence (A, Fig.25) forward.
3. Take off the the side panel (B, Fig.25) and belt cover (C,
Fig.25).
4. Check belt tension with thumb pressure. The drive belt should
not give more than 3/8" in the center.
Tensioning the drive belt:
5. From outside the machine, loosen the four nuts (D, Fig.26)
– using board (E, Fig.26) to increase the motor, the cutterhead
drive belt will be slackened.
CAUTION: When raising the motor with a board, don't damaged
the motor wiring box.
6. To tension the cutterhead drive belt, push the motor downward.
When belt tension is correct tighten motor mounting nuts (D,
Fig.26).
7. If necessary, remove chips and dust with dust collector or
brush.
8. Replace the side panel and belt cover secure with the screws.
A
FIG. 25
B
C
FIG. 26
D
E
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