
a. Remove the belt guard.
b. Remove the gear from the main shaft.
c. Unscrew the four screws beneath the gear and remove the plate to
reveal the bearing.
d. Press the bearing upward from underneath and slide it up and off
the main shaft.
e. Slide the new bearing down the main shaft and into place.
f.
Re-install the plate and secure it tightly in place.
g. Re-install the gear, belt, and belt guard. Check the belt tension as
described below.
3. Keep the control panel clean and dry. Fluids on the panel can seep
around electrical components and cause damage.
4. Periodically remove the belt guard and check the belt tension. Ensure
sufficient tightness so that when the motor is stalled, the belt will not
slip. To increase the belt tension, loosen the motor mount bolts on the
back of the unit, slid the motor towards the torque adjust handle and
then retighten the mounting bolts. Re-install the belt guard.
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