Tensioning Table Height Chain. Woodstock W1742W

W1742W, W1742SW, W1754W, W1754SW (Mfd. Since 05/16)

3.

Remove front cabinet cover to access motor, as shown in Figure.40

.

4.

If V-belts need to be replaced, raise motor to release belt tension (see next step for instructions), roll them off pulleys, then replace with a matched set of three belts.

5.

To adjust V-belt tension, loosen both top motor mount hex nuts (see Figure.40

), then adjust bottom hex nuts to raise or lower motor.

Note:.

V-belts are correctly tensioned when there is approximately 3 ⁄

4

" of deflection when moderate pressure is applied to them midway between pulleys, as illustrated in Figure 41 .

6.

After V-belts are correctly tensioned, tighten top motor mount hex nuts, then re-install cabinet cover and belt cover.

Motor Mount

Hex Nuts

Figure.40.

Front cabinet cover removed to access motor.

Approximately

3⁄4" Deflection

Cutterhead

Pulley

Tensioning.Table.Height.

Chain

The table height chain transfers movement from the elevation handwheel to the columns that control table height. The chain drive can be adjusted to remove slack if the chain stretches over time or is loosened during table leveling procedures.

Tools.Needed.

Qty

Phillips Screwdriver #2 .........................................1

Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1

To.adjust.table.height.chain.tension,.do.these.steps:

1.

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2.

Remove front and rear cabinet covers to access table height to chain (see Figure.42

).

3.

Loosen cap screws, then push idler sprocket against chain with moderate pressure. While maintaining pressure on idler sprocket, re-tighten cap screws

(see Figure.42

).

4.

Clean and lubricate chain and sprockets (refer to

Table.Height.Chain.&.Sprockets.

on Page.34

for detailed instructions), then re-install front and rear cabinet covers.

Motor

Pulley

Figure.41.

Belt deflection when V-belts are correctly tensioned.

Idler

Sprocket

Cap Screws

Figure.42.

Table height chain adjustment

(shown without stand for purpose of illustration).

DO. NOT. let. chain. fall. off. sprockets.. It.

can. be. very. difficult. to. return. chain.

to. its. proper. location. on. sprockets.

without.changing.table.adjustments.

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