TM 10-3510-220-24
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DRYER TUMBLER ASSEMBLY (CONT)
ADJUSTMENT (Cont)
2.
Adjust drive chain tension.
W A R N I NG
Disconnect electrical power from the dryer
before adjusting the drive chain tension.
Personal injury could result from exposed
mechanical parts if dryer is accidentally
turned on.
a. Disconnect electrical power
from the dryer.
b. Remove three screws (14)
and drive chain guard (15).
c. Loosen two securing nuts
(13) on adjusting platform (16).
NOTE
The adjusting platform should be
fully lowered so that the slack is
removed from the drive chain.
d .
e.
f.
g.
h.
Loosen two tension nuts (18) and release
tension on drive chain (20). Adjust two
locknuts (17) toward the center of threaded
rod (19) until adjusting platform (16) is fully lowered.
CAUTION
Use care not to overtighten chain. A small amount of slack is necessary
to prevent excessive wear.
Tighten two tension nuts (18) so that slack is removed from drive chain (20).
Tighten two locknuts (17) in place to secure tension nuts (18).
Tighten two securing nuts (13).
Install drive chain guard (15) and secure with three screws (14).
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