Hoover Optima, belt comes off

[Kaftab187]

Hi all, I have a Hoover Optima washing machine, the belt came off, so I put it back on.

This was a struggle as it was tight and I used a debit card to stretch it over the pulleys. However, I then tried to work the machine on spin (before I put the back panel back on) and the belt just came off again.

I didn't think the belt was loose, or had stretched as it was such a tight squeeze to get it on. Maybe some lugs have broken off that are supposed to keep the belt in place? (though I saw no sign of anything broken).

Is there anything else I can try before I buy a new belt? (which may not work anyway).

Any advice appreciated.

 

[Kaftab187]

Hi, I know my info is a little late Lol! I had the same problem, it was the silver flanged torx bolt in the center of the plastic wheel which needed tightening. It's best to apply a little locktite to the thread when retightning. I still have my Hoover, and still going strong! I've managed to get the belt on in similar fashion to yours, no stripping or loosening of parts...

Hi all, I have a Hoover Optima washing machine, the belt came off, so I put it back on.

This was a struggle as it was tight and I used a debit card to stretch it over the pulleys. However, I then tried to work the machine on spin (before I put the back panel back on) and the belt just came off again.

I didn't think the belt was loose, or had stretched as it was such a tight squeeze to get it on. Maybe some lugs have broken off that are supposed to keep the belt in place? (though I saw no sign of anything broken).

Is there anything else I can try before I buy a new belt? (which may not work anyway).

Any advice appreciated.