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EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement

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  1. EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Safety precautions: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Before you begin, ensure the device is powered down and cool to the touch.

    • Ensure the machine is unplugged.

    • Turn the power switch counterclockwise into the OFF position.

  2. EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Remove the weighted hood: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Remove the weighted hood: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Remove the weighted hood: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a 9/16 inch socket to remove the two bolts securing the weighted hood.

    • During reassembly, ensure the bolts are reinstalled with the washers and lock washers in the correct order.

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    • Remove the weighted hood.

    • The weighted hood weighs 37 pounds. Wear gloves and handle with caution.

  4. EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Remove the belt: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Remove the belt: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a 9/16 inch socket to loosen the bolts securing the motor mount.

    • Do not completely remove the bolts.

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    • Slide the motor towards the front of the machine as far as it will go to loosen the belt tension.

    • Use a 9/16 inch socket to tighten the four bolts back down to lock the motor in a position where there's the least belt tension.

    • During reassembly, have one person slide the motor mount towards the rear of the machine to tension the belt while the other person tightens the bolts.

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    • Tilt the front of the machine up and rest the handlebars on the ground.

    • Have someone hold down the handlebars to prevent tipping while working on the belt.

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    • Pinch a flathead screwdriver between the belt and sheave.

    • Rotate the sheave and pivot the belt up and away from its groove.

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    • Continue to rotate the sheave with once hand while holding the flathead screwdriver with the other to fully dislodge the belt from the groove.

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    • Remove the belt from the motor pulley, then fully remove it from the machine.

    • Reassembly tip: loop the belt around the motor pulley before placing it on the sheave.

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    • Reassembly tip: place the belt over the rim and rotate the sheave to guide the belt into the groove.

  11. EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Rubber Skirt Removal: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Rubber Skirt Removal: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Rubber Skirt Removal: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the rubber skirt surrounding the disk head.

  12. EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Tilt the machine: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Tilt the machine: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Tilt the machine: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Tilt the machine back into working position.

  13. EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Remove the sheave: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a 5/32 inch hex wrench to loosen the set screw securing the sheave to the head assembly shaft.

    • If the set screw is seized, use an impact driver with a 5/32 inch hex socket to loosen it.

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    • Lift the sheave straight up off of the head assembly shaft.

  15. EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Remove the head assembly: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the key from the head assembly shaft.

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    • Use a 5/32 inch hex bit with an extension to loosen the two set screws securing the head assembly shaft to the upper bearing.

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    • Use a 5/32 inch hex bit with an extension to loosen the two set screws securing the head assembly shaft to the lower bearing.

    • The set screws can be accessed through the opening in the shroud on the front of the machine.

  18. EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Tilt the machine: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Tilt the machine: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Tilt the machine: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Tilt the front of the machine up off the ground.

    • Have someone hold down the handlebars to prevent tipping while working on the head assembly.

  19. EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Remove the disk: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a 7/32 inch hex key to remove the four flat screws securing the disk to the head assembly.

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    • Wear gloves. The edges of the disk can be sharp.

    • Remove the disk.

  21. EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Hammer the head assembly shaft: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Hammer the head assembly shaft: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Disk Grinder 50200-HD Head Assembly Replacement, Hammer the head assembly shaft: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a dead blow hammer to hit the head assembly shaft straight down until it is flush with the upper bearing bracket, or as far as it will go.

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    • Use an appropriately-sized punch to knock the head assembly the rest of the way out.

    • Once the head assembly shaft clears the last bearing, it will fall out. If necessary, have someone hold it to prevent it from hitting the ground.

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    • Remove the head assembly.

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    • During reassembly:

    • Insert the new head assembly up into the bearing as far as you can by hand.

    • Use a dead blow hammer to knock the head assembly up into the machine until there is no play in the shaft spacer.

    • Ensure there is no play in the shaft spacer before tightening the set screws onto the new head assembly.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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