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Belt Switch
The belt switch is located to the right of the drum
motor and is attached to the switch bracket with
two Phillips head screws. The switch is activated
by the movement of the idler arm. If the drive belt
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switch opens power to the drum motor, interrupting
dryer operation. The drum must be removed to
access the belt switch and wiring. (See the Drive
Belt and Drum section in this guide.)
(Shown with exhaust tube removed for clarity.)
Blower Wheel
The blower wheel is held to the motor shaft with a
15/16 in. (24 mm) molded nut. To remove the blower
wheel, it is not necessary to remove the motor from
the dryer.
Blower Wheel Removal
NOTE: The non-long vent model is shown below. The
procedure for the long vent model is similar.
1. Remove the drum. (See Drum Removal.)
2. On non-long vent models, unlock the idler arm
from the idler arm bracket.
3. Hold the motor shaft from turning and use a
15/16 in. (24 mm) socket to rotate the blower
wheel clockwise from the motor shaft.
Belt Switch
15/16 in. Molded Nut
