fex831fs2 FEX831FS2 won't agitate but spins

[Steve Mack]

Am trying to determine if the transmission is bad before I start buying the drive block and a belt or whatever else I may need. I notice that the gear box turns CClockwise but not Clockwise from underneath. I tried to remove the drive block with a chisel but now must resort to breaking it to get it off! I understand  (from blogging) that once it is off and you can visibly see the inner shaft whether it is turning or not. If it is not you are looking at a bad transmission? 

[Brian B]

Try to use some pliers to turn the motor loose, may just be stuck. Also check the other pulleys are free. If they are, it may not be a transmission.  Also test your motor and timer

[Steve Mack]

Thanks Brian, I replaced the transmission. The bad one was definitely bad; you could only turn the shaft in one direction. I checked the pulleys, timer, and motor before replacing. I works great now!