4.Place a level on the shafts to verify if level.
5.Measure distance between basket and wrapper 1/2" to 3/4" gap should be derived.
6.Loosen the 8 bolts on the pillow block bearings and turn the adjustment screw clockwise or counterclock- wise to increase or decrease the gap between the basket and wrapper.
7.Measure the length of the adjustment bolts and all should be equal.
8.Place a level on the shaft to verify it is level if any adjustment has been made.
9.Check the basket drive belt for proper tension. Adjust if necessary.
10.Replace the wrapper panels.
11.Replace the perforated basket (tumbler) panel.
To Replace Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing
1.Refer to tumbler wheel replacement on idler assembly page 30.
2.Complete steps 1 through 11.
3.Remove both set screws from each pillow block bearing.
4.Remove pillow block bearing from shaft.
5.Reverse this procedure for replacement.
NOTE: Once the shaft assembly has been installed into dryer. Return pillow block bearings to the marked position and tighten set screws.
6.Refer to basket assembly section page 32 for shaft and basket alignment.
To Replace Drive Assembly Pillow Block Bearing
1.Refer to tumbler wheel replacement on drive assembly page 28.
2.Complete steps 1 through 14.
3.Remove both set screws from each pillow block bearing.
4.Remove pillow block bearings from shaft.
5.Reverse this procedure for replacement.
NOTE: Once the shaft assembly has been installed into dryer. Return pillow block bearing to the marked position and tighten set screws.
6.Refer to basket assembly section page 32 for shaft and basket alignment.
V-belt Adjustment (Motor to Drive Axle)
1.Discontinue power to dryer.
2.Remove front panel. Follow front panel replacement directions on page 27.
3.Loosen the four (4) bolts holding the drive motor mount to the side of the dryer.
4.Loosen the jam nuts on the adjustment screw on the top of the motor mount.
5.Turn the adjustment screw to lower the motor mount (to tighten the belts) or raise the motor mount (to loosen the belts.)
6.Check the vertical plane of the motor and idler pulleys for parallel adjustment.
7.If realignment is required, loosen motor pulley and bushing, and move motor pulley to proper position.
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