TM 10-3510-226-23
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REPLACE
Replace the Dryer Drive Belts
WARNING
Ensure that all dryer electrical power is shut off and disconnected before proceeding.
The circuit breaker box or individual circuit breaker should be locked and tagged out by
personnel following this procedure. Remember that the CBL is a wet environment.
Serious injury or death to personnel can result from electrocution if proper safety
precautions are not observed.
WARNING
Ensure that the dryer power is shut off and disconnected before proceeding. Rotating
machinery and belts may snag fingers, hair, or clothing. Failure to observe safety
precautions may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Replace the belts as a set.
1. Disconnect power by switching the dryer circuit breaker to OFF.
2. Remove screws retaining the belt guard and remove belt guard.
3. Loosen screws retaining the idler housing (Figure 3, Item 4) and release tension from outer belt
(Figure 3, Item 2).
4. Remove outer belts (Figure 3, Item 2).
5. Remove the lower bolt (Figure 3, Item 7) from the idler housing (Figure 3, Item 4) and allow the idler
housing to swing out.
6. Remove inner belt (Figure 3, Item 5).
7. Install replacement inner belt (Figure 3, Item 5).
8. Position the idler housing (Figure 3, Item 4) back in place and retain with the lower bolt (Figure 3,
Item 7).
9. Install replacement outer belts (Figure 3, Item 2).
10. Adjust belts.
11. Install belt guard and retain with screws.
12. Connect power, operate IAW procedures given in TM 10-3510-226-10, and monitor for normal
operation.
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