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How To...

Install U-Bracket

Tools Required:

 Two 9/16 inch wrenches or sockets

KIT # GK53-00002-0012

REPLACING BRACKET ASSEMBLY # AK53-00053-0000

WARNING: Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and disconnect the plug from the electrical
outlet prior to servicing any machine operating on AC current.

1.  Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord from the wall.
2.  Loosen (do not remove) the two bracket mounting bolts.
3.  Back out the tensioning bolt from the tension bracket.
4.  Remove the bracket mounting bolts and remove the two-piece bracket assembly.
5.  Discard the two-piece bracket.

Idler 
pulley

Slide plate

Wear plate

Tensioning 
bolt

Pulley bolt

Plate washer 
square

Spacer 
sleeve

Hub

Tension bracket

Mounting 
bolts (2)

Tooth 
washers (2)

U-Bracket Assembly

Jam 
bolt

Acorn nut

Nyloc nut

INSTALLING U-BRACKET KIT# GK53-00002-0012

 WARNING: Make sure the power is OFF at the ON/OFF switch and disconnect the plug from the
electrical outlet prior to servicing any machine operating on AC current.

1.  Position the U-bracket with wide slot to the inside of the frame and the narrow slot over the

mounting holes in the frame.

2.  Place external tooth washer on each mounting bolt and install square plate washer over the

mounting bolts.

3.  Install the bolts through the U-bracket narrow slot and mounting holes in the frame.
4.  Position the slide plate on the back side of the U-bracket and hand tighten the mounting bolts

into the threaded plate.

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