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Model G0844 (Mfd. Since 2/18)
Tensioning &
Replacing Belt
Tool Needed
Qty
Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ............................ 1
The drive belt stretches as the lathe is used.
Most of the stretching will occur during the first
16 hours, but may continue with further use. If the
lathe loses power while making a cut, the belt may
be slipping and need tensioning. If the belt shows
signs of excessive wear, or damage, replace it.
Tensioning Belt
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove side access cover, open front access
cover, and loosen belt-tension lock handle
(see
Figure 41).
3. Lift belt-tension lever (see Figure 41), then
tighten belt-tension lock handle.
1
⁄
2
"
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
Figure 42. Checking belt deflection.
5. Re-install side access cover and close front
access cover.
Replacing Belt
4. Press belt with moderate pressure in center
to check tension. Belt is correctly tensioned
when there is approximately
1
⁄
2
" deflection
when pushed as shown in
Figure 42.
— If there is more than
1
⁄
2
" deflection repeat
the tensioning procedure until it is correct.
If tension cannot be achieved replace belt.
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove side access cover and open front
access cover.
3. Loosen belt-tension lock handle, release belt
tension, tighten lock handle, then remove belt
from motor pulley.
4. Unthread and remove spindle handwheel,
then remove (3) Phillips head screws
from spindle end cover and remove cover
(see
Figure 43).
Figure 43. Spindle handwheel and end cover
removed from headstock.
5. Move belt around pulley and spindle, then
remove belt through upper opening.
Figure 41. Belt tension controls.
Belt-Tension
Lock Handle
Belt-
Tension
Lever
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