Zanussi FL-881 (914789090) Fast Spin Problem

[jontymox]

Good afternoon,

The above washing machine will not achieve a fast spin.

It is fitted with an induction drive motor, and I wonder if this can be conclusively tested for the above fault?

jonty

[aqualectric]

Re: Zanussi FL-881 (914789090) Fast Spin Problem

The pulley has cylindrical weights in it that are pushed outwards by centrifugal force and squeeze the belt outwards making the motor pulley in effect bigger. The change in ratio between the motor and drum pulley gives the fast spin.
Take the belt off and put it on spin. As soon as the motor goes into spin the pulley should close up. The weights can get stiff or they can wear a ridge in the slot they slide across over the years or if the wrong belt is fitted or old one is excessively worn.
You can lubricate the pulley with WD40 and ‘collapse’ the pulley by hand to free it off. Most times this will work but if the belts OK and the pulley moves, then there is wear in the weights and their angled slots so sadly new motor.

Hope that helps,

Steve.

[jontymox]

Re: Zanussi FL-881 (914789090) Fast Spin Problem

Good morning Steve,

Thank you very much for the information.

Will revisit, and check further.

Kind regards,

Jon

[jontymox]

Re: Zanussi FL-881 (914789090) Fast Spin Problem

Good morning Steve,

Re-visited yesterday, and did the checks you mentioned.

The pulley action etc is fine, and the customer doesn’t wish to spend a large amount on a new motor.

Thanks again for your help.

Jon

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