Slicer/Applicator
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7. Replace the bearing locknut using a punch through the pulley for leverage. Tighten the
set screw in the locknut.
8. Attach the flange mount collar to the bearing block assembly using the four cap screws.
9. Place the key in the shaft and replace the coupling. Tighten the set screw in the
coupling through the slot in the flange mount collar.
10. Insert the bearing block assembly in the slicer. Insert the bottom shoulder screw first.
Snug the shoulder screw.
11. Snug the remaining bolts into their holes.
12. Carefully align the couplings and install the electric motor using the four mounting
bolts.
13. Adjust the drive side pulley tracking.
Idle Side Bearing Removal - Non-sealed bearings -
Hyd Slicers
NOTE: This section only applies to machines equipped with the non-sealed type idle
side bearing block. Sealed type bearings should last the life of the machine. If
bearing wear is noted the entire assembly should be replaced. Contact the Grote
Service Department for assistance.
1. Remove the blade tension handle, the spacer, the spring cage, and the spring.
2. Remove the side mounting block by removing the four bolts in the side of the block and
the two recessed bolts in the bottom of the block.
3. Remove the top slide block by removing the two remaining bolts. Remove the Delrin
slide pads.
4. Remove the bearing block and pulley assembly and place it on a workbench.
5. Remove the bearing housing rear cap.
6. Loosen the set screw in the bearing locknut and remove the locknut.
7. Pull the pulley/shaft assembly out of the bearing block.
8. Remove the bearing housing front cap.
9. Loosen the set screw in the side of the bearing block and offset the inner race spacer.
10. Gently tap out both sets of bearings.
11. Remove the inner and outer race spacers.
Idle Side Bearing Replacement - Non-sealed Bearings -
Hyd Slicers
NOTE: This section only applies to machines equipped with the non-sealed type idle
side bearing block. On machines with sealed type units the entire assembly
should be replaced if bearing wear is noted.