Although the homeowner will probably never do a major teardown of a washer gearcase, it is worthwhile to understand its function. The gear train of the automatic washer consists of a sector gear, connecting rod or possibly the rack and pinion gear type. In this type drive, the pinion gear drives a larger main - drive gear. A connecting rod is attached to both ends of the main - drive gear and the sector gear, which pivots on a stud through an approximate 180 - degree arc. A more common type is the sector gear. This gear meshes with the agitator gear to accomplish the washer oscillation. Read the rest of this entry »
There are no faults with CD players that are within the capabilities of the D-I-Y repairer. Do not attempt adjustment or servicing to any internal components; leave it to a trained service engineer. However, looking after your equipment properly minimizes the possibility of faults occurring.
The first consideration is the positioning and environment of the player. Do not place a CD unit in strong sunlight, near heat or in damp or humid conditions. The CD system requires very close tolerances to be maintained for accurate disc reading and sound reproduction. Read the rest of this entry »
