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12) For Gear Reducer removal refer to
Section d on page 99 and page 100.
14) Reestablish
electrical service
to the
dryer.
13) To install new drive shaft,
reverse above procedure.
b) Drive Wheel Replacement
1) Discontinue electrical service to the dryer.
2) Follow Step #2 through Step #7 in the Drive Shaft Replacement instructions in the previous
section (
page 97 and page 98).
IMPORTANT: Both sets of drive wheels should be replaced on the drive shaft.
3) To install new drive wheels, reverse Step #6 through Step #2 in the Drive Shaft Replacement
instructions in the previous section (page 98 and page 97).
4) Reestablish electrical service to the dryer.
4) Insert blocks of wood under the tumbler (basket) - access through the lint drawer - to take the
weight off of the drive wheels.
5) Loosen the turnbuckle and remove the V-belts.
Remove bottom turnbuckle mounting bolt.
6) Remove the wheel taper lock busing from the drive wheels.
7) Remove the drive wheels.
8) Remove the bolts from the pillow block bearing mounting pads as well as the adjustment bolts.
9) Slide the pillow block bearings inward towards the gear reducer on the drive shaft.
10) Carefully file the score marks on the drive shaft from the set screws before removing
the pillow block bearings.
11) Remove the pillow block bearings.