"Has a brand new belt"....hmmm.
Unfortunately you don't say which machine you have, which complicates things. First check the belt is routed correctly around the motor shaft & jockey wheel/wheels.
If the belt is ok check for disloged any cables, plugs etc then check the drive motor & capacitor are in order.
Mike
October 2009
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