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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.
Belt Inspection and Adjustment
1. Turn off power to washer at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
2. The belts are accessible after the rear cover has been removed.
Check the belts to make sure they are neither too tight or too
loose. Change the belts if they are worn out or damaged. Always
change a complete set of the belts for one transmission with the
same type of belts being removed.
3. Be sure that the belt pulleys are aligned by laying a straight edge
along the pulley faces. If all points are touching the straight edge,
the pulleys are aligned.
4. See “Belt Tension Values” chart to verify the correct tension.
To adjust the belt, first loosen the locking nut and loosen or
tighten the belt as necessary. (See table below for retightening
the locking nut when adjusted and recheck.)
5. Replace rear panel of washer. Turn on power at circuit breaker
or fuse box.
Belt Tension Values
Soft-Mount Models
Model Value
20 lb/9 kg 67–70 Hz
25 lb/11 kg 65–68 Hz
30 lb/14 kg 79–83 Hz
40 lb/18 kg 64–69 Hz
55–65 lb/24–28 kg 72–75 Hz
Rigid-Mount Models
Model X
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
Bolt Torque Values
IMPORTANT: Replace a damaged bolt with a bolt of the same
strength value marked on its head.
Standard torques are used, except in the locations specified below:
All Models
Bolts For: Dimension Nm Torque (ft. lb.)
Securing Door Lock M5 2.5 108
Central Door Handle M6 8.8 6.5
Door Handle
Turning Mechanism
– 3.5–3.8 2.5–2.8
Door Hinge,
Front Panel
M6 8.8 6.5
Anchoring M16 100 73
Soft-Mount Models
Bolts For: Dimension Nm Torque (ft. lb.)
Spring Holder M8 10 7. 3
Damper M10 24 17–18
Motor Holder M12 45 33
Weight M8 26 19
External Tub
Tightening
Flange
M8
(15-18-25-30 lb/
7-8-11-14 kg Models)
M8
(40-55-65 lb/
18-24-28 kg Models)
12
26
8–9
19–20
Rigid-Mount Models
Bolts For: Dimension Nm Torque (ft. lb.)
External Tub
Tightening Flange
M8 26 19–20
Motor Holder M12 5 3.7–4
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