Tumble Dryer Installation/Operation Maintenance Manual

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BELT DRIVE

Reversing Models

Refer to Figure 22.

Proper tension is when the drive belt can be depressed

approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) by applying light

thumb pressure (approximately 5 pounds) at a point

midway between the sheave and motor pulley.

Proper tension is when each cylinder belt can be

depressed approximately 3/16 inch (.48 cm) by applying

light thumb pressure (approximately 5 pounds) at a point

midway between the sheave and the idler.

1. Remove guard from rear of tumbler.

2. To adjust cylinder belt tension, loosen idler housing

bolts holding idler housing assembly to the housing

support.

3. Position housing assembly by turning adjusting bolt

until proper belt tension is reached, then retighten

idler housing bolts.

NOTE: Adjusting the cylinder belt tension will

change the drive belt tension. Drive belt tension must

also be adjusted.

4. Loosen the locking bolt.

5. Loosen the adjusting nut and use the adjusting screw

to move the motor up or down.

6. Once proper belt tension is reached, retighten the

adjusting nut and locking bolt.

7. Replace the guard on rear of tumbler.