A712 Maytag Belt Question

[gewasher1980]

Hey all here lately my Maytag's been starting up slowly but once it get's going it's fine so I was wondering which belt i need to replace I looked at it the other day and saw there is two and the one belt that is on the motor and the water pump is kinda loose,So just nned some help to which one i need replaced or do i need to replace both of them.

 

[qsd-dan]

Check the motor carriage rollers/glides. It may still have the original rollers. They can wear in an oblong shape since the don't make a complete 360 degree rotation when clutching. They also break or go missing after long term use. Also, check for missing or broken motor carriage springs. Overtime, the motor carriage accumulates dirt and starts to hang up and motor carriage and trans belt won't "clutch" properly. The motor carriage should glide smooth and snap back with authority when pushed towards the transmission.

 

Also, remove the belt from to the pump and twist the pump pulley. It should turn smooth and linear. If it doesn't, grab some Zoomspout turbine oil from your local appliance outfit, remove the flathead screw from the center of the pump, and shoot some turbine oil in there.

 

The pump belt is designed to run loose on these machines. If the pump hasn't been touched since it left the factory, chances are it's adjusted for proper tension.

 

[mrb627]

Cold Environment

If your machine is running in a cold environment, the fluid in the gearcase can thicken and cause slow startup operation.

 

Malcolm

 

[gewasher1980]

Thanks guy's i'll check it out.

 

[alr2903]

My center dial would not agitate today. The cold does make them lazy. Might as well get the 2 pack of belts and replace them both. Mine are so raggedy, i think they are the original belts. alr

 

[gewasher1980]

Yeah when i looked at mine the other day they are kinda ragged looking i mean they're not worn down completely but would be good to to put some new one's on there.