HP-400P HORIZONTAL BAND RESAW -50-
Replacing V-Belts
If the belts deteriorate or break, they will need to be replaced. When replacing one of the belts that connect
the motor to the wheel pulley, you should replace all three at the same time to ensure optimum performance.
To replace the belts that connects the motor to the wheel pulley
:
1. Disconnect the resaw from the power source!
2. Read the previous subsection titled “Adjusting V-Belt Tension” to become familiar with the V-belt tension
controls.
3. Remove the large pulley guard.
4. Adjust the motor mount nuts down as far as they will go.
5. Remove the hydraulic pump V-belt from the wheel pulley by loosening the oil seat cap screws and
pivoting the pump seat up.
6. Remove and replace all three V-belts that connect the motor to the wheel pulley.
7. Re-install and tension the hydraulic pump belt on the wheel pulley.
8. Tension the newly installed V-belts and replace the belt cover.
To replace the V-belt that connects the hydraulic pump to the wheel pulley
:
1. Disconnect the resaw from the power source.
2. Remove the large pulley guard that covers the wheel pulley.
3. Remove the small pulley guard that covers the hydraulic pump pulley.
4. Loosen the pump seat cap screws and pivot the pump seat up to release the belt tension.
5. Remove the two cap screws that secure the pulley bracket to the pump seat.
6. Remove the pulley bracket w/assembly to split the connector and make it possible to remove the belt from
the hydraulic pump pulley.
7. Remove the old V-belt and replace with a new V-belt.
8. Inspect the rubber seal that was between the connector pieces.
—If the rubber seal is pliable and smooth, use it again.
—If the rubber seal is dry and cracked, replace it.
9. Re-assemble the pulley bracket and tension the new V-belt.
10. Replace both pulley guards.