Wacker Plate Compactor VP1430AWAH V-Belt Replacement

ID: 147331

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Steps:

1. The V-belt is located in a large gray compartment on the left side of the machine

2. There are two 1/2 in bolts in the center of the belt guard cover that hold it on. Loosen them using the 1/2 in socket and the 3/8 in drive ratchet, but don't fully remove them
3. Fully removing the bolts will cause a small O-ring to fall loose inside the belt guard

4. Remove the belt guard cover and set it aside
5. Rotate the belt slowly, inspecting for signs of damage such as the crack shown

6. Pull part of the V-belt up and over the top of the large pulley with one hand
7. Maintain tension on the belt while using your other hand to rotate the pulley clockwise until the belt comes off. This will require a bit of force
8. Remove the belt slowly and be careful not to get your fingers stuck between the belt and pulley
9. Clean any dirt or residue off of the area where the belt rode on the pulleys to ensure the new belt doesn't get any unnecessary wear

10. Loop the bottom of the belt around the small pulley
11. Pull the top of the belt around the bottom of the large pulley
12. Slowly twist the top pulley counter-clockwise while maintaining tension on the belt until the belt is completely on. This will require a bit of force
13. Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the belt and pulley as you rotate the new belt on

14. Lightly pressure wash or otherwise clean the inside of the belt guard and belt guard cover. This will reduce wear and damage on the new belt

15. Line up the cover of the belt guard and place each bolt in its respective hole
16. Firmly press the belt guard cover into the rubber molding of the belt guard case to ensure proper sealing
17. Tighten the bolts firmly with a 1/2 in socket and a 3/8 in drive ratchet