15)Replace the shrouded pillow block bearing on the blower shaft...
a)Secure the blower shaft to the blower shaft bearing mount.
b)Tighten/secure the set screws in the shrouded pillow block bearing.
NOTE: Install the 3/8" x 3/8" x 3" key on to the blower shaft before installing the blower (squirrel cage
fan).
c) Reinstall the blower (squirrel cage fan) removed in Step #9.
IMPORTANT: MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE BLOWER (Squirrel Cage Fan) ROTATES (Spins)
FREELY.
d)Reinstall the blower funnel removed in Step #7.
16)Reinstall the bushing and the pulley removed in Step #13;
a)Line up the bushing to the mark on the blower shaft, then secure/tighten the set screw.
b)Reinstall the bolts into the original holes and tighten evenly for correct pulley installation.
17)Reposition the blower motor to its' original position;
a)Tighten (hand tight only) the bolts into the motor and the motor base.
b)Slide the blower motor forward.
Align the pulleys before installing the
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN V-BELTS.
18)When the
19)Reinstall the belt guard removed in Step #2.
20)Reestablish electrical service to the dryer. c. Blower (Squirrel Cage Fan) Replacement
CAUTION: THE BLOWER (Squirrel Cage Fan) IS LOCATED IN THE LINT COMPARTMENT.
PROPERLY LOCK and TAG OUT THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE BEFORE ENTERING THE LINT COMPARTMENT.
1)Discontinue electrical service to the dryer.
2)Remove both lint drawers.
3)Remove the eight (8)
4)Remove the blower funnel.
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