Use and Care Manual

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Maintenance (continued)
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Checking the belt
Remove the four caps (1) and four fl ange nuts (2).
Remove the front beltguard (3).
Pull the front beltguard (3) away from the air compressor
unit (A).
If the belt appears to be in working order and has no signs
of damage, return the front beltguard (3) to the original
position.
Tighten the fl ange nuts (2) and reinstall the caps (1).
If the belt needs to be replaced, move on to the next step.
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Removing the belt
Loosen (but do not remove) the four bolts (1) holding the
motor in place.
Shift the motor towards the pump. The belt should be slack
and easily removed.
Replace the belt.
Move the motor back to the original position to create belt
tension.
Tighten the motor bolts.
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Aligning / tensioning the belt
Lay a straightedge (1) against the face of the fl ywheel
touching the rim at two places (2,3).
Adjust the flywheel or motor pulley so that the belt (4) runs
parallel to the straightedge. Use a gear puller to move the
pulley on the motor shaft. Tighten the setscrew after the
pulley is positioned.
Adjust the motor’s distance from the pump if needed.
Belt tension is determined by how much the belt moves
when weight is applied. The belt should move no more
than 3/8 to 1/2 in. downward if normal thumb pressure is
placed on it.
Tighten the motor bolts once the proper belt tension is
achieved.
Reattach the belt guard.
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