Figure 55. Fasteners needed to be loosened for V-belt
replacement.
Fasteners
Tension Rod
Figure 56. Checking V-belt tension.
Pulley
½" Deflection
Pulley
South Bend Tools
For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20
Model SB1091
-45-
S E R V I C E
Adjusting/Replacing
V-Belt
V-belt adjusting and replacing involves removing
the V-belt, rolling it off the pulleys, replacing it
with a new belt, then re-tensioning it.
To adjust/replace V-belt:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Remove rear access panel and V-belt guard.
3.
Using a 17mm wrench, loosen fasteners on
tension rod shown in Figure 55.
4.
Lift motor up, slide V-belt off of motor and
cutterhead pulleys, and replace with a new
one.
5.
Lower motor and adjust V-belt tension
with tension rod fasteners so there is
approximately
1
/
2
" deflection when belt is
pushed with moderate pressure, as shown in
Figure 56.
6.
Replace rear access panel and V-belt guard.