goes through the cycles alright but won’t spin out
Gene, thanks for the info, I also have a Roper washer, and when I look under the lid on mine, I see toward the top - SM 8280871. I am also having these same issues, washer agitates & drains well, but does not spin. Do you have the break down diagrams for my model number ?? Thanks!
No, when I try to help the washer spin with my hands, the machine still does not spin (after closing the lid switch of course).
My washer is sounding most like this description you previously wrote in this thread -
"If does agitate and drain but does not spin at all then it could be a bad drive block, a bad clutch or a bad transmission (the transmission should be under the limited manufacturer warranty)."
What do you suggest to try first?
Hi Ryan,
Sorry for the delay. I would recommend to check the clutch first. In order to access the clutch you have to remove the transmission. You can find the complete disassembly instructions in the Service manual.
Here are the break down diagrams for the Roper washer http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=110178&&model_id=263572
Gene.
I’ve just bought a machine and on wash cycle it agitates about 90 degrees each way. I don’t think this is right (my Simpson washer rotates about 540 degrees each way). Is this rotation what the machine was designed with or do I have a problem. And is this problem expensive to fix? Instructions?
The belt is loose as well. It can drive but does not get up to the speed that it should (I know because with Low voltage insulated gloves I can pull the motor along the track (that it sits on) and the tub spins at the proper speed. . Are the springs and roller kit all I need?
Is the tension of the belt on this model only by the springs that pull the motor along a track or is there another mechanism?
Have I bought a dud?
Thanks for any help
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I’ve just bought a machine and on wash cycle it agitates about 90 degrees each way. I don’t think this is right (my Simpson washer rotates about 540 degrees each way). Is this rotation what the machine was designed with or do I have a problem. And is this problem expensive to fix? Instructions?
The belt is loose as well. It can drive but does not get up to the speed that it should (I know because with Low voltage insulated gloves I can pull the motor along the track (that it sits on) and the tub spins at the proper speed. . Are the springs and roller kit all I need?
Is the tension of the belt on this model only by the springs that pull the motor along a track or is there another mechanism?
Have I bought a dud?
Thanks for any help
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The arc of the agitator on your model is correct. That orbital transmission has short quick strokes.
Don’t know where you’re located but I believe this model is a export machine according to the model #. It’s meant to run on 50 cycles. Is it being used here in the states where we run on 60 cycles? If it is that is going to cause issues.
The spring and track system it uses is what keeps proper tension on the belt. The belt is not suppose to be tight. What is important is that the motor slides smoothly and freely, and the carriage device isn’t rusted up. The tub won’t get up to a full spin speed until all the water is removed from the tub. Yes, if you pull on the motor it will speed things up, but that’s not a good idea to do. The machine doesn’t have a clutch device like some machines, it relies on belt slippage and that carriage system.
A new belt, and the spring and roller kit may very well get you going properly.
Thanks for the answer just unclear on how tight the belt should be… Is easily able to pull it off too loose? I can slide the motor on its track opposing the tension of the springs with my small finger. Don’t even have to do this to get the belt off though.
Do I need the springs posted above?
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Thanks for the answer just unclear on how tight the belt should be… Is easily able to pull it off too loose? I can slide the motor on its track opposing the tension of the springs with my small finger. Don’t even have to do this to get the belt off though.
Do I need the springs posted above?
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Possibly. The belt is a loose fit. It is easily removed, no effort.
Is this machine being used here in the states?