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4. Remove the two (2) retaining rings from the tumbler (basket) shaft.
5. Remove the two (2) bolts holding the front tumbler (basket) support pillow block bearing to the dryer.
6. Loosen bearing collar set screws (2) and as the end of the tumbler (basket) shaft is lifted up slightly, slide the
bearing off the shaft.
7. Prop a block of wood between the tumbler (basket) shaft and the bearing mount to keep the tumbler (basket)
level and in place.
8. Replace by reversing Step #2 through Step #6.

NOTE: Before replacing back guard, check tumbler (basket) lateral/vertical adjustment, as well as,

belt adjustment and readjust if necessary.

9. Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.
To Replace Front Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing
(Bearing nearest the back of the dryer)
1. Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.
2. Remove V-belts from idler pulleys.
3. Remove bolts holding each idler pillow block bearing to mount.
4. Remove idler shaft (with both bearings and idler pulleys still attached) from dryer.
5. Remove end retaining ring and loosen the two (2) set screws in the bearing race collar.
6. Slide bearing off the shaft.
7. Replace bearing by reversing procedure.
8. Align idler pulley with tumbler (basket) pulley before tightening bolts.
9. Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.
To Replace Rear Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing
1. Follow Step #1 through Step #3 from “To Replace Front Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing.”
2. Remove retaining rings on each side of forward idler shaft pillow block bearing.
3. Loosen the two (2) set screws on each bearing collar.
4. Slide both bearings off the shaft.
5. Replace by reversing procedure.
6. Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.