Belt Inspection And Replacement - Maytag MFR18 Installation Instructions Manual

Belt Inspection and Replacement
Belt Inspection
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing,
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock,
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NOTE: The belt tension is a self-adjusting system and does not
need to be adjusted. However, because belts are moving parts
and can wear over time, they may need to be replaced.
1. Turn off power to washer at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
2. Remove bolts securing the rear panel of washer. Remove rear
panel. Inspect belt for signs of wear and damage. Replace the
belt if worn or damaged. See "Belt Replacement".
3. Be sure that the belt pulleys are aligned by laying a straight
edge along the drum pulley. The motor pulley should be in
line with the straight edge. If the pulleys are not aligned,
loosen the motor mounting bolts and adjust. Re-tighten motor
mounting bolts.
4. Model MFR25 has a two-belt system that is self-adjusting.
Due to the different lengths, each belt will wear at a different
rate and may need its tension adjusted occasionally. If the
long belt is too loose, loosen the 5/16" x 11/4"bolt (11), but do
not remove it. This allows spring (7) tension on the long belt.
If needed, increase the spring tension by tightening the M8
nut and counter nut (9) to the maximum belt tension (+230N/
51 Ibs of force). Next, set the necessary belt tension on the
short belt by pushing the motor down and securing the motor
in place with the 5/16" x 11/4" bolt (11).
NOTE: Tighten the securing bolt (11) to keep it from deforming
the plastic washers (14, 15). Plastic washers keep electrical
current away from the frame.
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1, Drum pulley 9. M8 Nut
2, PJ1473Belt 10. Pin
3. Idler pulley 11, 5/16"x11/4 '' bolt
4. Securing ring 12, Spnng washer 8
5, M6x6 Bolt 13, Washer 8
6. PJ559 Belt 14. 4x25x2 Plastic washer 8
7, Spring 15. 2x12x3 Plastic washer 8
8. M8x50 Bolt with eye 16. Motor
5. Replace rear panel of washer. Turn on power at circuit breaker
or fuse box.
Belt Replacement
1. Remove bolts securing the rear panel of washer. Remove rear
panel.
2. Loosen locking nut and loosen belts. Do not use a prybar or
screwdriver to remove the belts except to hold up the motor.
3. Replace with new belts of the same type. When a belt needs
to be replaced, always replace the complete set of belts when
more than 1 are used.
4. Reinstall rear panel of washer. Turn power on at circuit breaker
or fuse box.
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