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How to fix the drum belt on a zanussi tc 71 14w

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Hi, the drum belt shredded, we've got a replacement and put it around the drum but are having trouble making it turn the drum. any ideas?

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  • Nvcnbc
    Nvcnbc Posts: 3 Newbie
    edited 20 June 2009 at 4:28PM
    sorry gave the wrong question im struggling to fit a drum belt on a zanussi tumble dryer model no tc7114w iv got the belt around the drum but cant get any tension the motor moves both ways can anyone advise ?
  • basmic
    basmic Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.
  • Nvcnbc
    Nvcnbc Posts: 3 Newbie
    thanks for that basmic unfortunately there is nothing on this site that helps
  • amarg
    amarg Posts: 216 Forumite
    If you put the belt on the drum and the motor and then move the motor as far away from the drum as possible to tension the belt. Then tighten the bolt to fix the motor in place. If the belt will not tighten, there is a chance that you have the incorrect size belt.
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