Remove Shipping Bolts; Reinstall Shipping Bolts - Maytag 30 Series Service Manual

reMOve SHiPPinG BOLTS

WARNING
excessive Weight Hazard
use two or more people to move and
install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
1. There are 4 shipping bolts in the rear panel
of the washer that support the suspension
system during transportation.
2. Use a 1/2" wrench to loosen each of the
bolts.
3. Once the bolts are loose, move each one to
the center of the hole and remove the bolt,
including the plastic spacer covering the
bolt.
4. Once all 4 bolts are removed, push the
power cord plug into the hole in the back of
the washer and pull the cord out of the hole
at the other side.
5. Cover the holes that the power cord came
out of with the plastic caps attached to the
back of the washer.
6. Pull the drain hose from inside of wash
basket and install, with a clamp, on the
drain port at the top right corner of the rear
panel.
7. Cover the holes that the shipping bolts
came out of with the plastic hole plugs
shipped with the washer.
reinSTaLL SHiPPinG
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. If washer must be transported after the
shipping bolts have been removed, at
least 2 shipping bolts must be re-installed
to protect the washer components from
damage due to movement of the weights
and the tub.
2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
3. Turn off the water supply to the washer.
WARNING
excessive Weight Hazard
use two or more people to move and
install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
4. Remove the back panel from the washer.
5. Assemble plastic tub spacers onto shipping
bolts. Insert each shipping bolt assembly
through hole in the rear brace and into the
hole in the tub. Tighten loosely with a 1/2"
wrench.
6. Slide shipping bolt towards the outer edge
of the washer before tightening the bolt
completely to secure the spacer in place.
7. Reinstall the back panel before transporting
the washer.
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