Belt Inspection, Adjustment, And Replacement; Bolt Torque Values - Maytag MXS20 Installation Instructions Manual

Belt Inspection and Adjustment
On a new washer or after a belt replacement, make an inspection
of the belt tightness:
1. After the first 24 hours of operation;
2. After the first 80 hours of operation; and,
3. Every 3 months or 500 hours of operation, whichever
comes first.
Belt Inspection and Adjustment
1. Turn off power to washer at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
2. The belts are accessible after the rear cover has been removed.
Check the belts to make sure they are neither too tight or too
loose. Change the belts if they are worn out or damaged. Always
change a complete set of the belts for one transmission with the
same type of belts being removed.
3. Be sure that the belt pulleys are aligned by laying a straight edge
along the pulley faces. If all points are touching the straight edge,
the pulleys are aligned.
4. See "Belt Tension Values" chart to verify the correct tension.
To adjust the belt, first loosen the locking nut and loosen or
tighten the belt as necessary. (See table below for retightening
the locking nut when adjusted and recheck.)
5. Replace rear panel of washer. Turn on power at circuit breaker
or fuse box.
Belt Tension Values
Soft-Mount Models
Model
20 lb/9 kg
25 lb/11 kg
30 lb/14 kg
40 lb/18 kg
55–65 lb/24–28 kg
Rigid-Mount Models
Model
20 lb/9 kg
25 lb/11 kg
30 lb/14 kg
40 lb/18 kg
55 lb/24 kg
65 lb/28 kg
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IMPORTANT: Replace a damaged bolt with a bolt of the same
strength value marked on its head.
Standard torques are used, except in the locations specified below:
Securing Door Lock
Central Door Handle
Turning Mechanism
Value
67–70 Hz
65–68 Hz
79–83 Hz
64–69 Hz
72–75 Hz
X
88–98 Hz
62–67 Hz
73–78 Hz
56–61 Hz
63–73 Hz
80–86 Hz

Bolt Torque Values

All Models
Bolts For: Dimension
M5
M6
Door Handle –
Door Hinge, M6
Front Panel
Anchoring M16
Soft-Mount Models
Bolts For: Dimension
Spring Holder M8
Damper M10
Motor Holder M12
Weight M8
External Tub M8
Tightening (15-18-25-30 lb/
Flange 7-8-11-14 kg Models)
M8
(40-55-65 lb/
18-24-28 kg Models)
Rigid-Mount Models
Bolts For: Dimension
External Tub M8
Tightening Flange
Motor Holder M12
Nm Torque (ft. lb.)
2.5 108
8.8 6.5
3.5–3.8 2.5–2.8
8.8 6.5
100 73
Nm Torque (ft. lb.)
10 7.3
24 17–18
45 33
26 19
12 8–9
26 19–20
Nm Torque (ft. lb.)
26 19–20
5 3.7–4