Hoover lV manual Replacing the agitator brushes

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Replacing the agitator brushes

Disconnect the cleaner from electrical outlet and disconnect power nozzle from extension wand.

To replace worn brushes, remove bottom plate, belt and agitator, following directions previously given.

Turn end plates of agitator counterclockwise until one end plate comes off.

Then pry out end section as shown.

Pry out opposite end section, removing the end plate and shaft from the agitator as illustrated.

Remove brushes by pulling them from agitator with pliers. Slide new brushes into the channels - small ends first - pushing them in as far as possible.

Replace end plate and shaft, lining up locator on end section with slot in agitator. Replace other end section and end plate and tighten.

Should you accidentally displace the bearing during disassembly, reassemble as shown.

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Page Index Fill in and retainLubrication Important safeguardsUnpacking the Cleaner Hose Grip Connect hose How to assembleAttach power nozzle Handle adjustments How to useCarpet and rug cleaning Hard surface floor cleaning Edge cleaning featureCleaning Tools To connect and remove tools To clean hard to reach areasHow to store To clean stairsWhat bags to buy MaintenanceWhen to replace Where to buy bagsPage When to replace the belt on power nozzle To clean secondary filterHow to replace the belt Page Check to be sure belt is not twisted Agitator brushes Nozzle hoseReplacing the agitator brushes Bottom plate brush How to replace the bottom plate brushHow to replace the headlight Power nozzle with headlightPage Consumer Affairs Department, North Canton, Ohio 44720 User check listR211-79