Question about Grizz G1067Z lathe.

[Bill White]

Lathe has served me well, but it is about time to replace the drive belt.
This is a Reeves drive lathe.
Does the change require the sheeves to be dissembled, or is there an easier method?
Bill

[John Keeton]

The manual is here - http://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/g1067_m.pdf

[Bill White]

Thanks John. I do have the manual, but nothing is stated about the belt change process.
I am hoping that there is a quick way to make the change without taking the drive apart.
Bill

[John Keeton]

This thread may help some - but...not much out there that I can see.

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?31025-changing-belt-on-Grizzly-lathe

[Roy Turbett]

On my Powermatic 90, I turn the lathe off in the "stop" position and then move the speed dial to the full speed position. The belt just slips off. I can also compress the reeves drive by squeezing it if necessary.