MAINTENANCE
5. Tension the belts as specified in Appendix
B and retighten the hex nuts on the
tensioning bolts.
6. Retighten the four motor mounting bolts
and nuts on the motor base.
Replacing the Drive Belts
WARNING
For all electric grinders, de-
energize the power to the floor
grinder by unplugging the power
cord prior to removing V-belts
1. Remove the six 5/16”-18 hex head bolts
from the weight box.
2. Remove the weight box.
3. Remove the tension from the drive belts in
accordance with the “Tensioning the Drive
Belts” procedures found in this section of
the manual.
4. Using a 1/4” hex drive, turn the drive belt
tensioning bolt counter-clockwise and push
the motor forward to loosen the belts.
5. Remove the old belts and install new belts.
6. Push the motor backward until there is no
slack in the belts.
7. Turn the drive belt adjusting bolts clockwise
to tension the belts.
8. Tension the belts as specified in Appendix
B and retighten the hex nuts on the
tensioning bolts.
9. Retighten the engine mounting bolts and
nuts on the engine base.
10. Reinstall the weight box.
50 Hour Service
For the following maintenance service item
please refer to the engine manual and the
specific manufacturer for a full engine
maintenance schedule and additional
engine maintenance information
.
•
Clean the Air Filter
100 Hour Service
For the following maintenance service
items please refer to the engine manual and
the specific manufacturers for a full engine
maintenance schedule and additional
engine maintenance information
.
•
Replace the Engine Oil
•
Check and Adjust the Spark Plug
Yearly Service
For the following maintenance service
items please refer to the engine manual and
the specific manufacturers for a full engine
maintenance schedule and additional
engine maintenance information
.
•
Replace Air Filter (Paper Element)
•
Replace the Spark Plug
General Motor and Engine Service
WARNING
Let the motor/engine cool down
prior to servicing the floor grinder.
DO NOT service the floor grinder
with the motor/engine running (unless
stated otherwise).
For the following general maintenance
service item please refer to the engine
manual and the specific manufacturer for a
full engine maintenance schedule and
additional engine maintenance information
.
•
Draining the Fuel Tank and
Carburetor
Disconnecting the Power to the Motor
Whenever maintenance is being conducted on
the floor grinder, disconnect the power to the
motor by unplugging the power cord.
Lifting
1. Ensure the work area is clear of any
obstructions and all personnel are at a safe
distance prior to lifting the machine.
2. Use a properly rated strap, chain, or
hoisting cable, placed in the grinders lifting
point to lift the grinder.
3. Slowly lift the machine only high enough to
conduct the required work.
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