Agitator - GE EWA4600G0 Technical Service Manual

WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing. Use caution to avoid injury. Wear Kevlar
gloves or equivalent protection.
Shipping Rod
There is a new location for the shipping rod. The rod
is inserted and removed through a hole located on
the lower right side of the cabinet and now passes
in front of the drain pump.
Shipping Rod
The shipping rod passes through the chassis rod
brackets and the platform brackets.
Chassis Rod
Bracket
Platform Brackets
Washer Components
Leveling Legs
The front legs are screw type and are adjusted
by turning the legs counterclockwise to increase
height. The rear leveling legs are contained in an
assembly and will level the rear of the washer left to
right.
To level the washer, tilt the washer forward to lift the
rear legs off the fl oor, then gently set it back down.
Adjust the front leveling legs to level the washer
front to back and left to right across the front.

Agitator

The agitator is a dual-action ratcheting type, which
sets on an air bell coupling. Remove the agitator
by grasping the bottom and sharply pulling up. To
protect from back injury, use agitator strap, part
number WX5X1326 or equivalent.
To align the agitator for reassembly, match the
grooves in the air bell to the grooves inside the
agitator. The fi ns on the outside of the agitator
are aligned with the grooves on the inside of the
agitator. To remove the air bell coupling, remove the
-in. bolt and lift coupling off the shaft.
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Rod Inlet Hole
Chassis Rod
Bracket
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