Maytag MLG33, Service Procedures Manual

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8 Maytag Co. 450266 - 2
BELT REPLACEMENT:
Shut off electrical power to the dryer. Lockout and
tag out supply voltages. Follow the steps to remove
front middle panel. Next you will remove either the
front bottom or front upper panel, depending on
pocket you are working on. Remove the belt from
the motor sheave. Next, remove the two screws
fastening the lint coupe to the front panel. Remove
the front panel screws, while holding up the
basket. Tilt the top of the front panel forward. Take
note of position of motor adjustment nut spin
counterclockwise to loosen tension. The old belt
can now be removed. Slide the new belt around
basket and push belt to a position close the motor
sheave.
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
PLACING THE BELT
BACK ON THE MOTOR SHEAVE:
Place belt installation tool (BIT) over belt (Fig. 1) and
rotate in a clockwise direction. While rotating run
BIT under motor sheave (Fig. 2). Continue to spin
BIT, belt will then wrap under motor sheave (Fig. 3).
Remove BIT from dryer (Fig. 4). Next, you want to
rotate basket slowly to ensure it is on the sheave
completely. Tighten the motor adjustment nut to
position previous set.