1-8
Belt Inspection and Adjustment
1. Turn off power to washer at the circuit
breaker or fuse box.
2. Belts are accessible after the rear cover
has been removed. Check belts to make
sure they are neither too tight or too
loose. Change belts if they are worn out or
damaged. Always change a complete set
of belts for one transmission with the same
type of belts being removed.
3. Be sure that belt pulleys are aligned by
laying a straight edge along the pulley
faces. If all points are touching straight
edge, the pulleys are aligned.
4. See “Belt Tension Values” chart to verify
correct tension.
BELT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
On a new washer or after a belt replacement,
make an inspection of the belt tightness:
1. After the first 24 hours of operation;
2. After the first 80 hours of operation; and,
3. Every 3 months or 500 hours of operation,
whichever comes first.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
5. To adjust the belt, loosen the locking nut
and loosen or tighten the belt as necessary.
(See page 1-9 for retightening the locking
nut when adjusted and recheck.)
6. Replace rear panel of washer. Turn on
power at circuit breaker or fuse box.
Belt Tension Values
Model Value
20 lb/9 kg 88–98 Hz
25 lb/11 kg 62–67 Hz
30 lb/14 kg 73–78 Hz
40 lb/18 kg 56–61 Hz
55 lb/24 kg 63–73 Hz
65 lb/28 kg 80–86 Hz
SERVICE TIP: The ideal tool to measure belt
tension is a harmonizer. Select the function to
measure Hertz. Strum belt midway between
two pulleys and read the measurement.
Frequency of the belts should be within the
values listed above.
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