American Dryer Corp MDG75V Dryer is making scraping noise at basket tumbler area

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S.Dryer is making scraping noise at basket (tumbler) area...

1.Check for object caught in basket (tumbler)/wrapper area.

2.Basket (tumbler) is out of proper alignment...

a.Check both vertical and lateral alignment.

b.Check gap between front panel and basket (tumbler) front...setscrews may have come loose and basket (tumbler) walked forward or backwards.

3.Loose basket (tumbler) tie rod.

4.Failed basket (tumbler) support.

T.Excessive noise and/or vibration...

1.Dryer is not leveled properly.

2.Impellor (fan/blower) is out of balance...

a.Excessive lint build up on impellor (fan/blower).

b.Failed impellor (fan/blower).

3.Loose basket (tumbler) tie rod.

4.Basket (tumbler) is out of adjustment or adjustment bolts (hardware) are loose.

5.Failed basket (tumbler) support.

6.Loose motor mount.

7.Failed idler and/or basket (tumbler) bearings.

8.V-belt(s) either too tight or too loose.

U.Main burners are burning with a yellow flame (for gas models only)...

1.Burner air shutters are out of adjustment.

2.Insufficient make-up air.

3.Dust and/or lint in burner.

4.Insufficient gas pressure.

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Contents MDG75V Retain This Manual In a Safe Place For Future Reference For Your Safety Page Table of Contents Section Procedure for Functional Check of Replacement Important Information Receiving and HandlingSafety Precautions What to do if YOU Smell GASPage Specifications SpecificationsMDG75V Component Identification Page Installation Procedures Location RequirementsUNPACKING/SETTING UP Dryer Enclosure Requirements Fresh AIR Supply Requirements Exhaust Requirements General Exhaust Ductwork InformationPage Page Multiple common Dryer Venting Importantventingreminders Electrical Information Electrical RequirementsMust be Provided SINGLE-PHASE 1Ø Electrical Connections Leads Important a Circuit Servicing Each Dryer Must be Provided Page MDG75V GAS GAS Information Type of GAS Page Page Preparation for OPERATION/START-UP Preoperational Tests GAS Models onlyBasket Tumbler Coating Preoperational Instructions Shutdown InstructionsService SERVICE/PARTS InformationParts Cleaning Routine MaintenanceSuggested Cleaning Schedule Adjustments LubricationLint Drawer Removal Troubleshooting Microprocessor Controller Computer ModelsBlower motor is not operating does not start Microprocessor controller computer display reads dSFL GAS Models only Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry Dryer is making scraping noise at basket tumbler area Data Label Information Data LabelSerial Number Procedure for Functional Check Replacement Components SectionviiiPage 113160 1 11/27/02-25