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jvanpay  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:11:56 PM(UTC)
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Trying to help a single mom fix her washer she says it has a burning smell or smells like a vacumn. What should I look for or try first? Thanks.
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sidfink43  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:43:54 PM(UTC)
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Well, that's nice of you, so here is the service manual to help you out. It will give you some good suggestions for trouble shooting.

http://www.servicematters.com/m...6010373%20(16001145).pdf

See if the pulley on the transmission is hanging up.

Good luck.
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