Drive Belt - GE GTUP270EMWW Technical Service Manual

Drive Belt

WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury
and wear Kevlar gloves and sleeves or equivalent
protection.
The drive belt is a 4-rib belt and extends from under
the motor pulley, over the top of the idler pulley,
and around the perimeter of the dryer drum. (See
belt diagram.) Belt tension is maintained by the
idler pulley and is driven by a pulley attached to the
motor shaft.
To remove the drive belt:
1. Remove the dryer front panel. (See
)
Panel.
2. Reach under the right-hand side of the drum,
pull the idler pulley down and to the right, and
lock the idler arm on the top corner of the motor
bracket to release belt tension. (See photo. Drum
removed for clarity.)
3. Disengage the belt from the motor and idler
pulleys and remove through the front of the
dryer.
Dryer Front
Idler Pulley
Idler Arm
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To install the drive belt:
1. Remove the dryer front panel. (See
.)
Panel
2. Reach under the right-hand side of the drum,
pull the idler pulley down and to the right, and
lock the pulley shaft on the top corner of the
motor bracket. (See photo.)
3. Place the belt in position around the perimeter
of the drum through the front of the dryer.
4. Place the belt in position around the motor
pulley. (See diagram.) Release the idler pulley
from the motor bracket and guide onto the belt.
Note: Check to make sure the belt is in place and
not twisted before installing the front panel. Rotate
the drum by hand counterclockwise several times to
ensure proper belt alignment.
Belt Installed on Pulleys
Belt Switch
A belt switch, activated by the idler arm, is fastened
to the motor bracket by 2 screws. Should the drive
belt break, the belt switch will open the drive motor
circuit, interrupting dryer operation.
Idler Arm
Dryer Front
Belt Switch