Grizzly G0858 User Manual

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Model G0855/G0856 (Mfd. Since 02/19)
Tensioning/
Replacing V-Belt
Tensioning Belt
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove rear access panel.
3. Loosen motor mount fasteners shown in
Figure 74. DO NOT completely remove
motor mount fasteners.
4. Press down on motor to keep tension on belt.
Tensioning Replacing Belt
After approximately 16 hours of opera-
tion, belts will stretch and seat into pul-
ley grooves. The belts need to be re-ten-
sioned after this initial break-in period
t
o ensure optimum power transfer and
maximum overall life of the belts.
Item(s) Needed Qty
Replacement Belt (P0855083) .......................... 1
Phillips Screwdriver #2 ...................................... 1
Open-End or Socket Wrench 13mm ................. 1
To ensure optimum power transmission from
the motor to the cutterhead, the V-belt must be
in good condition (free from cracks, fraying and
wear) and properly tensioned.
Figure 74. Location of motor mount fasteners
(3 of 4 shown).
Figure 75. Checking belt tension.
Motor Pulley
Approximately
1
⁄ 4 " Deflection
Cutterhead Pulley
— If there is more than
1
⁄4" deflection when
you check belt tension, repeat the tension-
ing procedure until it is correct.
6. Tighten motor mount fasteners (see
Figure 74), and replace rear access panel.
Replacing Belt
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open belt cover and remove rear access
panel on stand.
3. Loosen motor mount fasteners shown in
Figure 74.
4. Use a 2x4 as leverage to lift motor as you
remove belt and replace it with a new one.
Make sure belt is seated in pulley groove.
5. Follow Steps 4–5 in Tensioning Belt proce-
dure to set correct belt tension.
6. Tighten motor mount fasteners (see
Figure 74), replace rear access panel, and
close belt cover.
5. Press belt with moderate pressure in center to
check belt tension. Belt is correctly tensioned
when there is approximately
1
⁄4" deflection
when pushed, as shown in Figure 75.
Belts and pulleys will be hot after operation.
Allow them to cool before handling.

Grizzly G0858 Specifications

General

Brand	Grizzly
Model	G0858
Category	Power Tool
Language	English