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For Machines Mfd. Since 7/21
South Bend Tools
Model SB1123
S E R V I C E
Replacing V-Belts
To replace the V-belts, you must remove the
blade and the lower wheel. After re-installation,
you must properly re-tension the V-belts.
Tools Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm .................................................1
Open-End Wrench or Socket 13mm .....................1
To replace V-belts:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Open both wheel covers, and remove blade
(refer to Changing Blade
on Page 43).
3.
Loosen motor adjustment bolts shown
in Figure 90, then turn tension nut
counterclockwise until belts are loose.
5.
Slip old V-belts off of wheel pulley, and
install new V-belts in their place.
6.
Slide lower wheel back onto bearing shaft,
and secure with cap screw removed in Step 4.
7.
Slip belts over motor pulley, then properly
tension V-belts (refer to Tensioning/
Replacing V-belts on Page 57).
8.
Install blade (refer to Changing Blade
on
Page 43), and close and secure wheel covers.
Figure 91. Location of lower wheel mount cap screw
Figure 91. Location of lower wheel mount cap screw
and washer.
and washer.
Wheel Mount
Wheel Mount
Cap Screw &
Cap Screw &
Washer
Washer
Figure 90. Location of V-belt removal controls (wheel
Location of V-belt removal controls (wheel
removed for clarity.
removed for clarity.
Motor
Motor
Adjustment Bolts
Adjustment Bolts
Tension
Tension
Nut
Nut
4.
Unthread wheel cap screw (see Figure 91)
and carefully slide lower wheel off of bearing
shaft.
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