Clarke
®
American Sanders
American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual
Form No. 78149D Page 7
How to Transport the Machine
WARNING
:
The machine is heavy. Remove the
motor from the machine before trans-
porting. Get help loading the machine
and motor.
To transport the machine, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure the power cable is disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
2. Disconnect the handle plug connection. See
fi
gure 1.
3. Remove the belt cover.
4. Remove the fan belt.
5. Loosen the motor bolt. Using the ¾” wrench, turn the motor
bolt counterclockwise.
6. Using the
9
/
16
” wrench, remove the two hex
nuts (1).
7. Lower the motor locating screws (2). To lower the motor
locating screws, turn the screws clockwise. Make sure the
screws are aligned with the openings at the front of the
motor platform. See
fi
gure 2.
8. Slide the motor forward.
9. Remove the drive belt.
10. Remove the motor from the chassis.
To re-assemble the machine after transporting, follow this
procedure:
1. Reposition motor on chassis.
2. Install the drum belt. Slide the motor back until adequate
tension is achieved in belt.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the
fl
oor
surface, make sure the drive belt is
tight.
3. Resecure the motor to the chassis.
4. Install the fan belt.
5. Install the belt cover.
Reconnect the handle plug.
6.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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