Motor Thermal Protector; Basket Drive Shaft Checks - Maytag CENTENNIAL MTW5900TW0 Technical Education

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

MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTOR

Refer to page 4-10 for the procedure for ac-
cessing the pump and motor.
Motor Thermal Protector
1.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2.
Disconnect one of the wires from the mo-
tor thermal protector terminals.
3.
Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
4.
Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the mo-
tor thermal protector terminals. The meter
should indicate a closed circuit (0 Ω).
5.
With the meter connected as in step 4,
press the switch actuator. The meter should
indicate an open circuit (infinite).
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard

BASKET DRIVE SHAFT CHECKS

Refer to page 4-16 for the procedure for ac-
cessing the basket drive.
1.
With the basket drive removed, check
for excessive wear on the shaft (see the
photo below). Excessive wear can be
identified by a ridge between the bearing
contact surfaces, and the center area of
the shaft. If ridges can be felt along the
bearing wear areas, and are greater than
.005˝, replace the basket drive.
2.
If replacement of the upper and lower cen-
ter post seals are ever necessary, check
for wear ridges on the basket drive shaft.
If ridges are present, replace the basket
drive.
Basket Drive Shaft
Upper Centerpost
Seal Wear Area
Upper Bearing
Center Area
Between Bearing
Contact Surfaces
Lower Bearing
Lower Centerpost
Seal Wear Area
5-6
Wear Area
Wear Area

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