Model G1014Z/G1014ZX (Mfd. Since 08/22)
-49-
V-Belt Tension &
Replacement
The V-belt is pre-installed and tensioned at the
factory. However, we recommend you verify this
setting and also check the V-belt tension after the
first 16 hours of operation, during which the belt
will stretch and seat.
Tools Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 4mm ............................................... 1
Wrench 12mm .................................................... 1
Tensioning V-Belt
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove the work table assembly from the
sanding disc, then open the pulley cover.
3. While looking through the access hole on
the side of the pulley cover (see
Figure 31
on
Page 24), rotate the cast iron plate and
loosen each of the set screws that secure the
plate to the drive shaft.
4. Remove the cast iron plate to expose the
V-belt.
5. Push the center of the V-belt with your finger
to check belt tension. The belt is correctly
tensioned when there is approximately
1
⁄
4
"
deflection when it is pushed with moderate
pressure, as shown in
Figure 87.
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
Figure 87. Checking belt tension.
1
⁄
4
"
— If there is approximately
1
⁄
4
" deflection, no
adjustments are necessary. Go to
Step 9.
— If there is more or less than that
1
⁄
4
" deflec-
tion when you push the V-belt with moder-
ate pressure, follow
Steps 6–7.
6. Loosen the (4) hex bolts that secure the
motor to the base, as shown in
Figures
88–89, then slide the motor toward the back
of the sander to reduce belt tension or slide
it toward the front of the sander to increase
tension.
7. Tighten the (4) hex bolts to secure the motor.
8. Repeat Step 5 and re-adjust the V-belt ten-
sion if necessary.
9. Re-install the cast iron plate onto the drive
shaft and secure with the set screws, close
and secure the pulley cover, then re-install
the work table.
Figure 88. Rear motor mounting bolts.
Figure 89. Front motor mounting bolts.
Hex Bolts
Hex Bolts
