TM 10-3510-226-23
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REPLACE
Replace the Washer Drive Belts
WARNING
Ensure that all electrical power is shut off and disconnected before proceeding. The
Circuit Breaker box should be locked by personnel following this procedure. Serious
injury or death can result from electrocution if proper safety precautions are not observed.
WARNING
The washer is extremely heavy. Use caution when lifting and blocking the washer, and
do not allow unnecessary personnel in the immediate area while it is being moved.
Serious injury or death may result if safety precautions are not observed.
CAUTION
The washer is a large, heavy piece of machinery being moved out of a confined space.
Before removal and installation, remove or protect any equipment that might be damaged
by the washer on its way in or out.
NOTE
Both belts must be replaced as a set.
1. Remove washer IAW procedures given in WP 0041 00.
2. Adjust and tighten locknuts (Figure 3, Item 3) on adjustment bolt as necessary to relieve tension on
belts (Figure 3, Item 1).
3. Remove belts (Figure 3, Item 1) from pulleys (Figure 3, Item 4).
4. Install replacement belts (Figure 3, Item 1) onto pulleys (Figure 3, Item 4).
5. Adjust and tighten locknuts (Figure 3, Item 3) on adjustment bolt as necessary to ensure belt
deflection is approximately inch.
6. Install washer IAW procedures given in WP 0041 00.
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