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Drive Belt and Drum
The drum rotates clockwise, as viewed from the
front, at a speed of 46 - 50 rpm. The drive belt
extends from the motor pulley, past the idler pulley,
and around the perimeter of the dryer drum.
Drive Belt Removal
1. Remove the control, top, and front panels. (See
Control Panel Removal, Top Panel Removal,
and Front Panel Removal in this guide.)
2. Remove the front bulkhead. (See Front Bulkhead
Removal in this guide.)
3. To release belt tension, reach under the left side
of the drum, push the idler pulley to the left, then
lock the idler arm into the top indentation on the
idler arm bracket. (See photo, drum removed for
clarity.)
Non-Long Vent Model
Long Vent Model
4. Remove the belt from the motor pulley and idler
pulley.
5. Guide the belt out from the dryer cabinet.
Drive Belt Installation
1. Place the belt in position around the
circumference of the drum.
2. Reach under the left side of the drum and place
the belt in position around the motor and idler
pulleys.
3. Release the idler pulley and guide the belt into
position.
NOTE: The belt should be oriented so that the belt
grooves contact the motor pulley.
Non-Long Vent Model
Long Vent Model
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Idler Pulley
Idler Arm
Idler Arm Bracket
Idler Pulley
Idler Arm
Idler Arm Bracket
