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REMOVING PULLEY COVER AND INSTALLING DRIVE BELT
1. Using a cross head screwdriver,
remove the screw located in the
middle of the cover.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Loosen (3) screws to allow pulleys
to move enough to place the belt
around them. Place belt around
the motor pulley and drive pulley
as shown.
4. Slightly tighten (3) screws. Adjust
tension of belt by putting blade
screwdriver in adjusting hole. Push
up on screwdriver to tighten
tension between pulleys.
5. Tighten screws fully, being careful
not to disturb the belt.
6. Test belt tension by placing fingers
on either side of belt and squeeze.
• There should be about a 1/4"
give to the belt.
NOTE:
Excessive tightness on pulley belt may cause increased noise and
over load motor. Excessive looseness on pulley belt may cause
belt to fail prematurely.
7. Locate the pulley cover and position it inside the relief edges of pulley
housing.
8. Using a cross head screwdriver, reinstall and tighten the flat head screw.