Drive Belt - GE GFDS350 Technical Service Manual

Drive Belt

WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury
and wear Kevlar gloves and sleeves or equivalent
protection.
The drive belt (Part #WE12M29) is a 4-rib belt and
extends from under the motor pulley, over the
top of the idler pulley, and around the perimeter
of the dryer drum. (See belt diagram.) Belt tension
is maintained by the idler pulley and driven by a
pulley attached to the motor shaft.
To remove the drive belt:
1. Remove the front panel. (See
WARNING: The idler arm is under high tension. To
prevent injury, do not let the idler arm snap back.
2. Reach under the left-hand side of the drum,
push the idler pulley down and to the right, and
lock the idler arm on the top corner of the motor
bracket to release belt tension. (See photo. Drum
removed for clarity.)
Locked Position
3. Remove the belt from the motor pulley and
remove through the front of the dryer.
To install the drive belt:
1. Remove the front panel. (See
2. Reach under the left-hand side of the drum,
3. Place the belt in position around the center of
4. Place the belt in position around the motor
Note: Check to make sure the belt is in place and
)
Front Panel.
not twisted before installing the top and front
panels.
Belt Switch
Idler Pulley
A belt switch, activated by the idler arm, is fastened
to the motor bracket by 2 screws. Should the drive
belt break, the belt switch will open the drive motor
circuit, interrupting dryer operation.
Idler Arm
Note: The drum lamp will operate with an open belt
switch.
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push the idler pulley down and to the right, and
lock the pulley shaft on the top corner of the
motor bracket. (See photo.)
the drum through the front of the dryer.
pulley (see diagram), release the idler pulley
from the motor bracket, and guide onto the belt.
Belt Installed on Pulleys
Idler Arm
Belt Switch
.)
Front Panel