I removed the nut, pulled the mangled pulley and key off of the shaft, and removed the shaft lock, Then, after cleaning everything up, installed the new parts. I used Lotcktite when replacing the nut. Apparently, having the nut back off the shaft is a known problem with this planer, but I used it for 15 years before having any kind of
... Read more problem. It has been a really great machine in spite of the issues outlined here. For about $50, I was able to make it a basically new machine again.
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Planer lock key broke, perhaps because the drive belt slipped off
1) Removed damaged belt, cutter head pulley, and key
2) Keyway and key were damaged, as well as pulley and belt and cover
3) Cut and glued on a piece of plastic to repair cover. Used knife and chisel to clean damaged part of cover
4) Filed and cleaned shaft for new pulley and key.
5) Oiled parts. Received new parts
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6) Verified nothing was rubbing, then did test start of motor
7) All was well!
Removed height adjustment handle.
Removed End panels.
Replaced cutter head lock and spring.
Lubricated all moving parts in upper unit.
Removed bottom cover and checked chain and sprockets. Lubed as per manual.
Reinstalled parts and manually checked for proper movement.
Turned unit on and checked pow
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