Check this out. Good luck.
Frank
http://www.partstore.com/GetModel.as...HB-B201&page=2





"Hitachi bread machine user" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Greetings group,
>
> I have a Hitachi HB-B201 Automatic Home Bakery PLUS. We are looking
> for a replacement drive belt.
> Any ideas?
>
> we recieved this email:
>
> ..."Thank you for your order with Partsto
> We regret to inform you, but part # HBB2-531 (Hitachi Drive Belt) is
> no longer available (NLA) from the manufacturer. This means the
> manufacturer discontinued the production of this particular part. We
> attempted to locate a substitute part, but currently there are no
> valid substitutes available..."
>
> http://www.partstore.com/Part/Hitach...B2531/New.aspx
>
>
> FYI, WE FOUND OUT: that if one does not oil the drive gear (accessed
> from under machine) the heat from the heat element caused the turning
> gear to stick causing the drive belt to get stripped....
>
> signed
> Hitachi user Linda
>