GE GFDS350 - Dryer Components: Motor Straps and Belt Switch; Removing Motor Straps and Support; Belt Switch Removal Procedure

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Note:
• When installing the motor to the motor bracket,
install the motor with the motor harness
terminals at the 9:30 o'clock position.
• After installing the motor, ensure both moisture
shields are properly installed.
Rear Motor Strap
Front Motor Strap
13. Compress and remove the rear motor strap
from the motor support.
14. Loosen the two 1/4-in. hex-head screws on the
front motor strap.
15. Lift and remove the motor from the motor
bracket.
Belt Switch
The belt switch is fastened to the motor base plate
with 2 Phillips-head screws. The belt switch is
activated by the movement of the idler arm. If the
drive belt breaks or comes off the idler pulley, the
belt switch opens power to the motor interrupting
dryer operation. The drum lamp will operate with an
open belt switch.
To remove the belt switch:
1. Remove the motor and blower wheel. (See
Motor
and Blower Wheel
.)
2. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the belt switch to the motor base plate.