Drive Motor; Ground Switch - Maytag 30 Series Service Manual

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

Drive MOTOr

Drive Motor Connector
See page 4-32 for the procedure for accessing
the drive motor.
1. Unplug washer of disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the 5-wire connector from the
drive motor.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to
the following motor pins. For each
measurement, the meter should indicate
approximately 6 Ω.
Pins 1 and 2
Pins 2 and 3
Pins 1 and 3
Electrical Shock Hazard
See page 4-26 for the procedure for accessing
a ground switch.
Pin 1
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the wire connectors from either
of the ground switch terminals.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
2 ground switch terminals. The meter
should indicate an open circuit (infinite Ω)
with the actuator button pushed in, and a
Closed circuit (0 Ω) with the actuator button
released.
5-7

GrOunD SWiTCH

Actuator Button
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