9
Belt Changing Instructions
1
)
Unplug the machine from power source.
2)
Place handle in the straight up position and lock in place using the quick release
pin.
3)
Using handle, tilt the machine back until handle is resting on the floor.
4)
Remove tools from machine.
5)
Remove (9) 1/4 -20 hex bolts and lock washers from the perimeter of cover plate. Remove plate from
machine.
6)
Vacuum dust and debris from inner bowl.
7)
If only the lower belt needs replacing, follow steps below. However, if center or top belt needs
replacing, it will be necessary to remove any belts beneath it in order to remove the failed belt.
8)
On some older machines, retaining plates were not used on the face of driven pulleys. If your machine
is configured this way go to step 11.
9)
On machines with old style retaining plates, each driven pulley has (3) Allen socket screws holding the
retainer plates in place. Remove these (9) screws and (3) retaining plates then go to step 11.
10)
On machines with newer retaining plate design, only remove the single 1/4-20 hex bolt from each of
the driven pulleys. Then rotate the retaining plate slightly until keyhole openings in plate allow removal.
If plate will not rotate, loosen button head screws slightly and rotate plate. There is no need to remove
the button head screws.
11)
With the retaining plates removed, and using gloves, pull the belt away from large pulley using a flat
screwdriver while slowly rotating pulley. Be careful not to pinch fingers between belt and pulley. Repeat
until belt is off driven pulley.
12)
To install new belt(s) start with the belt closest to the motor. Wrap belt around center driving pulley
first. Then start the belt around the large driven pulley as far as possible. Then using gloves and grabbing
the center of the pulley hub, force the pulley to rotate. Belt should seat itself onto teeth of pulley.
Repeat steps on other pulleys as required.
13)
Reinstall retainer plates if equipped.
14)
Replace cover plate and hardware.
15)
Replace tools and using handle tilt machine back to upright position.
