It won’t spin and produces a burning rubber smell.
So, I’m guessing a loose belt.
I’ve done a little research, so I did the following tests.
The washer pumps water.
The washer will spin the motor on spin cycle.
I can free hand spin the tub from underneath. I’m not an expert, but it does not seem too much effort is required.
The motor mount does move freely.
But. In my opinion, it can not move enough to cause enough friction to engage belt and then turn tub.
What other tests shall I perform to determine root cause?
New belts? I’ve never replaced them.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Just tilt back the machine, have someone hold it so it does not fall on you and roll the belt on the pulley and the motor pulley. That’s all there is to it.
Bummed…
I replaced belts. It spun for a little while, a minute or so, then started to smell, by not spinning.
Is there a way to adjust belt tension?
Are there bearings or something for tub that could be worn?
Help…
Thanks again,
After further investigation, it takes a good amount of force to turn differential like part. I hear a great deal of friction from tub.
Does the tub have bearing or races or whatever that could have worn out?
Sounds like a problem in the brake area, which requires special tools to repair. If the brakes do not release then you have the problem you are describing. Also, the brake spring has 200 lbs of pressure so you really need to be careful getting into the brake package.