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Model W1701 (Mfd. Since 12/21)
SE
RV
IC
E
Figure 51.
Adjusting belt tension.
SERVICE
General
This section covers the most common service adjustments
or procedures that may need to be made during the life
of your machine.
If you require additional machine service not included
in this section, please contact Woodstock International
Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to:
.
Belt Tension
Over time, the belt can stretch and wear based upon
the workload applied, operating environment, and
storage conditions. As the machine is used over time,
the belts will slightly wear and stretch, eventually losing
their efficiency of transmitting power until they can be
re-tensioned. Regularly check belt tension (deflection),
and belt wear to determine if the belt needs to be
replaced.
Belt deflection should be
1
⁄
4
" with moderate finger
pressure (see
Figure 50
).
You will need to remove the belt guard (see
Figure 51
) in
order to perform the following steps.
Tools Needed:
Qty
Open-End Wrench 13mm.......................................1
Open-End Wrench 18mm.......................................1
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Ensure both pulleys are properly aligned.
3.
Loosen both motor mount plate bolts (see
Figure 51
)
and slide motor in or out to modify belt tension, while
keeping the pulleys aligned.
4.
Tighten motor mount plate bolts, test tension, and
check pulley alignment.
5.
Repeat
Steps 2–3
until tension is correct and pulleys
are aligned, then tighten motor mount plate bolts.
To adjust belt tension, do these steps:
Figure 50.
Proper belt deflection for
W1701.
Pulley
Deflection
Pulley
1
⁄
4
"
MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is.
unplugged. during. all. maintenance.
procedures!. If. this. warning. is. ignored,.
serious.personal.injury.may.occur.
