{"id":5818,"date":"2022-06-15T12:26:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T19:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=how_tos&#038;p=5818"},"modified":"2026-03-20T08:30:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:30:58","slug":"drive-belt-removal-installation","status":"publish","type":"how_tos","link":"https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/en-ca\/instructions\/drive-belt-removal-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"Drive Belt Removal &#038; Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tMobius M108S Trimmer\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tDrive Belt Removal &#038; Installation\t<\/h2>\n\t<h3>You may want to periodically replace the drive belt due to wear over time.<\/h3>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Mobius M108S Trimmer | Instructions: Drive Belt Removal &amp; Installation\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2026-03-12T00:00:00+00:00\" \/><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/Mobius-Trimmer-M108_-Drive-Belt-Removal-Installation.00_00_31_11.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\" Ready to replace the drive belt on your M108S Trimmer? Grab a coworker and follow along. For printable directions, please visit: https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/instruction...  Subscribe for machine demos, tutorials, and operator tips.\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jPSH12E7MPU?si=5JtpTsAlPeJEPf2D\" \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jPSH12E7MPU?si=5JtpTsAlPeJEPf2D\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\t\n     <a href=\"\/en-ca\/instructions\/\">\n        <h4>Back to All Instructions<\/h4>\n    <\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tStep by Step\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t01\t<\/h3>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/01-4.jpg\" alt=\"01\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" title=\"01\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>You&#8217;ll need two tools. A torque wrench set to 16 foot pounds with a 7\/32 socket hex drive and a tension tester.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t02\t<\/h3>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/02-3.jpg\" alt=\"02\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" title=\"02\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>First loosen the bolts around the motor gear, which is the gear on the bottom left. The motor is held in place by these bolts.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t03\t<\/h3>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/03-3.jpg\" alt=\"03\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" title=\"03\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>Now you&#8217;ll be able to unwind the drive belt. If needed, have a coworker lift up on the motor gear to relieve tension.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t04\t<\/h3>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/04-3.jpg\" alt=\"04\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" title=\"04\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>Take your new belt, and wind it back through the various gears, following the path outlined in this graphic. This graphic is also available as a printable PDF. You might want to print it out and have it on hand in your trim room.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t05\t<\/h3>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/05-3.jpg\" alt=\"05\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" title=\"05\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>Have a coworker press down on the motor gear, while you check the belt tension. You want it to be at 10kg of tension.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t06\t<\/h3>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/06-4.jpg\" alt=\"06\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" title=\"06\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>While they continue to press down, tighten the top right motor bolt to 16 foot pounds.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t07\t<\/h3>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobiustrimmer.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/07-3.jpg\" alt=\"07\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" title=\"07\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>Your coworker can now let go of the motor gear. Continue to tighten the other three screws to 16 foot pounds.<\/p>\n\t<hr \/>\n<p>YOUR NEW BELT IS NOW IN PLACE, AND YOUR M108S IS READY TO GO BACK INTO OPERATION.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tAdditional M108S Instructions\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en-ca\/instructions\/#m108s\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBack to All\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mobius M108S Trimmer Drive Belt Removal &#038; Installation You may want to periodically replace the drive belt due to wear over time. Back to All Instructions Step by Step 01 You&#8217;ll need two tools. 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