Tension Spring 9 231745-1
Part Number: 231745-1
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Description:
| This star drag spring is a genuine part which is supplied by the original manufacturer for use with Makita planers. The spring applies tension on the connected components of the tensioner mechanism. Over time it can wear out, get damaged or lost eventually requiring a replacement. Refer to the diagrams for your model to ensure the correct repair procedure. This tension spring is made of high-quality metal and is sold as an individual item. |
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Compatibility
This part is compatible with the following machines:
Products Compatibility
This item works with the following types of products:
- • Jointer
- • Planer
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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You
Tool Type:
Planer
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
More than 2 hours
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Hammer, ring spreader
Replace rollers on old Makita 2040 planer.
Removed old rollers, sprockets, bearings from machine and replaced with new parts.
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Tool Type:
Planer
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Pliers
Planer feed stopped
1 - Removed cover from feed chain assembly.
2 - Found broken sprocket halves in cover.
3 - Removed snap ring from sprocket driveshaft.
4 - Removed chain.
5 - Found and removed chain master link.
6 - Installed new drive sprocket and reinstalled snap ring.
7 - Reinstalled chain and chain master link.
8 - Installed tension spring (which was not shown on the exploded parts diagram).
9 - Reinstalled cover.
2 - Found broken sprocket halves in cover.
3 - Removed snap ring from sprocket driveshaft.
4 - Removed chain.
5 - Found and removed chain master link.
6 - Installed new drive sprocket and reinstalled snap ring.
7 - Reinstalled chain and chain master link.
8 - Installed tension spring (which was not shown on the exploded parts diagram).
9 - Reinstalled cover.
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Tool Type:
Planer
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Dial indicator and magnetic base
Broke bearing roller shaft wore away material resulting in loose roller and poor out feed performance.
Lower planer bed. Remove metal gearbox cover. Remove chain. Loosen roller spring tension screw. Remove retainer plate for bearing and spring housing.drop bearing and roller out of housing. Remove gear retaining clip and gear from roller shaft. Replace bearings, and put back together. Use dial indicator to verify head is level to table, pressure plates and chip breakers are correct drop from head, and rollers are correct drop for the stock you feed. Adjust spring tension and test.
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Tool Type:
Planer
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
30-60 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Roller adjustment damaged
1. Remove both roller adjustments on the one roller.
2. Replace roller adjustment.
3. Replace spring
2. Replace roller adjustment.
3. Replace spring
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