ADC ML-82 service manual To Replace The Front Tumbler Bearing, Idler Shaft and Bearing Assembly

NOTE: If any rust has developed, use an emery cloth to polish the shaft.

5.Remove bolts securing bearing to bearing box and remove tumbler bearing.

6.Reverse procedure for installing new tumbler bearing.

NOTE: Check alignment of pulleys before operating dryer.

To Replace The Front Tumbler Bearing

1.Remove tumbler pulley and bearing box (follow “To Replace The Rear Tumbler Bearing” Step #1 through Step #4).

2.Loosen set screws on rear tumbler bearing.

3.Using a wheel puller gently push the tumbler shaft towards the front through the front tumbler bearing.

NOTE: An alternate method would be to place a block of wood on the end of the tumbler shaft and strike it with a heavy hammer. To prevent damage to the shaft the wheel puller method is preferred.

4.Remove the four (4) nuts securing the bearing to the dryer back and remove the bearing.

5.Reverse procedure for installing new tumbler bearing.

NOTE: Check tension of belts and alignment of tumbler before operating dryer.

6. Replace back guard.

H. IDLER SHAFT and BEARING ASSEMBLY

(Remove back guard to access assembly)

To Replace Idler Pulley

1. Remove back guard.

2. Loosen V-belts, then rotate pulley and roll V-belts out of grooves.

3. Loosen the two (2) set screws on the pulley and pull off the shaft.

4. Reverse procedure for installing new idler pulley.

NOTE: Check tension and alignment of belts before operating dryer.

To Replace Idler Bearing

1.Remove idler pulley (follow “To Replace Idler Pulley”).

2.Remove idler arm.

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