Primus DAM 9 - Section 3 Troubleshooting; 1. Motor and Drive System Troubleshooting

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.
• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.
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Section 3
Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: Refer to wiring diagram for aid in testing dryer components.
1. MOTOR DOES NOT RUN
POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT
Electrical power off, fuse blown, or power cord not
plugged in.
• Check laundry room for blown or loose fuse(s), or open
circuit breaker(s). The dryer itself does not have an
electrical fuse.
• Check both fuses for electric models.
Loading door not closed. • Close door.
Inoperative door switch. • Test switch and replace if inoperative.
Timer improperly set. • Reset timer, or try another cycle.
Inoperative timer. • Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Motor starting functions inoperative.
Doesn’t start, or motor just hums.
• Check start switch and start windings.
Motor is dead, will not run. • Check start switch, start windings, and main windings.
Motor overload protector has cycled. • Wait two or three minutes for overload protector to reset.
If protector cycles repeatedly, refer to Paragraph 2.
Motor centrifugal switch sticky or plugged with
lint.
• Remove dust or lint and spray with “SLYDE,” No. 131P4,
to clean and lubricate.
Bind in motor bearing. • Remove belt and determine if motor shaft will spin.
• Replace motor if shaft is locked up.
Loose motor wire harness connection block. • Firmly press connection block onto motor switch.
Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring. • Refer to wiring diagram.
Power cord is miswired. • Refer to wiring diagram for the correct wiring.