24Belt Replacement and Adjustment1. Disconnect machine from the powersource (unplug).2. Open the end gear cover and lower coveron the headstock side.3. Take tension off old belts by looseningmotor mount hex nut (A, Fig. 26).4. Remove belts. Install new belts ontopulleys.5. Tension by tightening motor mount hexnut until 8 lbs. force causes approximately3/4" deflection on belts.6. Close end gear door, install cover andconnect lathe to the power source.Aligning Tailstock to HeadstockBefore proceeding, headstock should bealigned. See section labeled "HeadstockAlignment".1. Fit a 12" ground steel bar between centersof the headstock and tailstock (Fig. 27).2. Fit a dial indicator to the compound slideand traverse the center line of the bar,using the carriage movement.3. If tailstock adjustment is needed,alternately loosen and tighten front andrear hex socket cap screws (A, Fig. 28).