Medium
30-60 minutes
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.
Tension Spring 9 231745-1
OEM part for: Makita
Part Number: 231745-1
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This part will fit the following 4 machines
Makita
2040 Planer View Diagrams & Manuals
2030 (Type 1) 12" Planer-Jointer View Diagrams & Manuals
2030 (Type 2) 12" Planer-Jointer View Diagrams & Manuals
2040-2 Planer View Diagrams & Manuals
This item works with the following types of products:
- Planer Parts
- Jointer Parts
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Replace rollers on old Makita 2040 planer.
Peter - February 7, 2020
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Hammer, ring spreader
Removed old rollers, sprockets, bearings from machine and replaced with new parts.
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Planer feed stopped
ARTHUR - October 3, 2019
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
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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Broke bearing roller shaft wore away material resulting in loose roller and poor out feed performance.
Garrett - January 24, 2017
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Dial indicator and magnetic base
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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Roller adjustment damaged
Ron - October 27, 2016
Tool Type
Planer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
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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