Riccar 4000 manual Replacing Agitator Belt, Unclogging Nozzle and Hose

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

REPLACING AGITATOR BELT

CAUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before replacing belt.

1.Remove bottom plate (See “Removing and Reinstalling Bottom Plate”). Remove vented support fitting [Fig. 20] and belt guard [Fig. 21].

2.Take out the agitator assembly and remove worn or broken belt from agitator pulley and motor drive shaft [Fig. 22].

3.Loop new belt around the agitator pulley and the motor drive shaft and re-insert the agitator assembly back into the housing. Turn the agitator assembly by hand, making sure the belt is not twisted and all rotating parts move smoothly.

4.Re-insert the vented support fitting and belt guard, making sure that they are in place before fastening the bottom plate to the two ribs at the front of the housing. Re-install bottom plate.

NOTE: To ensure maximum cleaning efficiency, the condition of the belt should be checked regularly. If belt is stretched, cracked or if excessive slipping is occurring, replace belt.

UNCLOGGING NOZZLE AND HOSE

CAUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before cleaning nozzle housing.

The nozzle hose, located on the back of the vacuum, carries the dirt from the nozzle to the filter bag. The hose also functions as the attach- ment cleaning hose. First check to see that a bag is installed or that the bag has not broken open. If the hose should become clogged:

1. Pull out and turn the lid of the cleaning attachment opening. Remove the clog or blockage [Fig. 23].

OR

2.Remove hose cuff from nozzle inlet and check for clog [Fig.

24].

OR

3.Turn unit over and remove bottom plate (See “Removing and Re-installing Bottom Plate”). Check nozzle inlet tube for

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