Section 2. Outline Of Mechanical Operation; Clutch Assembly - Maytag Jenn-Air Service Manual

SECTION 2. OUTLINE OF MECHANICAL OPERATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
The washer utilizes a reversible type
motor which runs
clockwise
during the
agitate cycle
and
counterclockwise
during the
spin cycle.
Note: The rotation directions as stated
in this outline, are when viewing the
component
from its pulley end.
The clutch assembly consists of the drive
shaft and hub assembly, clutch spring,
drive pinion, and the anti-backup spring.
The anti-backup spring, also the clutch
type spring, is mounted on the smaller
machined hub of the drive pinion and
secured with a flat washer and retaining
ring. One end of the clutch spring fits
A single belt is used to transmit power
from the motor pulley to the drive pulley
and pump pulley.
Shaft & Hub Assy.
Screw
Washer Thrust
(Nylon)
Pinion Input
Washer
WasherThrust
Spring Clutch
Ring
Drive Shaft &
Hub Assy.
/
Washer
Clutch ___
Spring
Anti-Backup
Spring -.......:r
The drive pulley which drives the trans-
mission drive shaft and hub assembly,
and the pump pulley and hub assembly,
and the pump pulley which drives the
pump impeller, are in operation when-
ever the motor is running.
The transmission assembly converts the
power from the motor to either drive the
agitator or spin the basket. The direction
the clutch assembly rotates determines
which action takes place.
over the drive hub which is pinned to the
drive shaft, 'and the other end fits over the
larger machined hub of the drive pinion.
The drive shaft serves only as a bearing
surface for the drive pinion to revolve on,
and
no direct drive is imparted from the
shaft directly to the pinion.
The inside diameter of the clutch spring
is so designed that when the drive shaft
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