1.
Disconnect
power
to
the machine.
2.
To
remove
the
belts
between
the
wash
and spin
motors,
the
bolts
securing the
spin
motor
must
be loosened first. (Ex-
ception:
MFS50
models
require
that
the
wash
motor
bolts
be
loosened first). The
main
drive
belts can be
removed
after
loosening
the
bolts
securing the
extract
motor.
3.
Replace belts in sets.
After
the belts have
been replaced, check
the
alignment
of
the
belt
pulleys
before
tensioning
belts and
re-tightening
motor
mounting
fasteners.
Alignment
of
Belt
Pulleys:
Proper
alignment
of
pulleys
is critical
for
reasonable operat-
ing life
of
V-belts.
Use a
straightedge
and check
to
see
if
the
straightedge
touches
evenly
at
points
A,
B,
C,
and
D.
See
Figure
2-24.
Ruler
Figure2-24
SUSPENSION
ASS
EM
Bl
Y
The
supension
assembly
consists
of
shock
absorbers
and springs.
They
are used in
conjuction
with
each
other
to
control
the
vibration
incurred
during
the
cycle
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Shock Absorbers
Shock
absorbers are
positioned
in
the
cor-
ners. The
number
of
shock
absorber
can
vary
depending
on the MFS
model.
Some
models
have
two
in each
corner
while
others
only
have one. The
purpose
of
the
shock
absorber
is
to
dampen
or
absorb
the
vibra-
tion
that
is generated
from
normal
operation.
Springs
There are
four
springs. These are used in
conjunction
with
the
shock absorbers
to
suspend the shell and basket assembly in
the
cabinet. The shock absorbers reduce
vibra-
tion
movements
that
may
occur
during
a
normal
washing
cycle.
Adjustment
of
the
spring
nut:
If
the
outer
shell and basket
unit
is
not
level
in
the
horizontal position
or
if
the spring
assembly
has been replaced, it
will
be neces-
sary
to
adjust the spring tension.
Adjustment
is
performed
by
turning
the
nuts
by
the
same
number
of
threads (always at the same time)
on
the
opposite
guiding
bars
of
the
spring
nut. Correct
adjustment
is
performed
only
if
the same gap
of
55
mm
(approximately
2-3/16
inches)
between
the edge
of
the
support
plate and the
top
area
of
frame
is reached on
all
four
corners
of
the machine.
See
Figure
2-25.
Section
2.
Service Procedures
2-18
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