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18) Replace the V-belts ...
(a) Adjust to proper tension by adjusting position of the new blower (squirrel cage fan) motor.
(b) Align the V-belts.
19) Tighten and secure the new motor to the motor base.
20) Rewire the new blower (squirrel cage fan) motor in the same order as the wiring from the motor that
was removed.
A wiring diagram is usually affixed to the side of the motor.
21) Reestablish electrical service to the dryer.
b) Shrouded Pillow Block Bearing Replacement
1) Discontinue electrical service to the dryer.
2) Remove the bolts securing the blower (squirrel cage fan) motor.
(a) Slide the blower (squirrel cage fan) motor forward.
3) Remove the V-belts from the motor pulley and the pulley on the fan (blower) shaft assembly.
4) Move the blower (squirrel cage fan) motor so as to be able to remove the fan (blower) shaft bearing
mount assembly.
5) Remove the bolts securing the blower (squirrel cage fan) shaft bearing mount assembly.
(a) Slide the fan shaft assembly with the fan (squirrel cage fan) backwards.
6) Remove the two (2) left hand jam nuts and the washer.
7) Remove the blower (squirrel cage fan) and the key.
8) Remove the four (4) bolts securing the shrouded pillow block bearing.
9) Remove the squirrel cage fan shaft assembly from the squirrel cage fan shaft bearing mount assembly ...
(a) Remove the pillow block on the squirrel cage fan side of the fan shaft by loosening the set screws
on the pillow block bearing.
10) To remove the pillow block bearing on the pulley side of the fan shaft the pulley must be removed
first ...
(a) Remove the bolts from the bushing.
(b) Insert bolts into the threaded holes.
(c) Mark the inside of the motor shaft before removing the bushing.