I have been provided with a new belt by a reputable supplier and it is the same length as the broken one. When I fit it over the drum and belt tensioner on the motor spindle the belt is slack by about 2 inches and I cannot see anyway of making it tighter. Is this right or have I been given the wong belt

paul, February 2010

This is correct and you have fitted it wrong.push the motor as far inwards as you can and then fit the belt over drum and motor shaft.when you release motor it tensions up on the back of the belt

ck, February 2010