Woodstock W1866, Owner'S Manual

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Model W1866 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/18)
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6. Reach into belt access cavity and roll belt off motor
(lower) pulley (see
Figure 52
). Then slide belt off of
spindle (upper) pulley.
7. Install new belt by performing Step 6 in reverse.
8. Re-install spindle handwheel and set screws.
Figure.52. Belt access cover opened.
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
1
/
2
"
Figure.53.
Testing for
1
⁄
2
" belt deflection.
9. Apply downward pressure on belt tension lever to
properly tension drive belt, then re-tighten belt
tension lock handle.
Note: When properly tensioned, belt should deflect
about
1
⁄
2
" when moderate pressure is applied to
belt mid-way between upper and lower pulley, as
illustrated in
Figure 53
.
10. Ensure belt ribs are fully seated in pulley grooves,
then secure front belt access cover.