Remove the agitator to check for string and hair build-up

NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacu- um, the agitator must be cleaned every t!me the be!t is changed°

The agitator must also be cleaned accord- ing to the following schedule:

Vacuum Use

Clean

Agitator

HEAVY

-

 

every

week

(used

daily)

 

 

MODERATE

-

every

month

(used

2-3

times!week)

 

 

LIGHT

-

 

every

2 months

(used

1time/week)

 

 

Cut off any carpet pile, hair or lint entangled around the agitator and remove any string or debris located near the end

Capcaps..

TO REPLACE BELT:

Loop the new belt on the motor shaft..

NOTE: Use Belt #20-527& In Canada, #20- 4009&

Shaft

"'New

Belt

Belt

Pulley

Loop the other end of the belt on the belt pulley on the agitator.

Insert the agitator by placing the rounded portion of the end cap down into the slot in the nozzle base_

Cap

Slot

AgitatorNozzle

Base

Press firmly, checking to see that each end is completely inserted°

/

Check to see that the belt is centered on the belt pulley and that the agitator turns freely°

Nozzle

Cover

\

Nozzle Cover

Retainers

Make sure the nozzle cover retainers are in

the UNLOCK position_ Hook the front of the nozzle cover on to the nozzle base and

rotate downward. Once in place, rotate the

nozzle cover retainers to the LOCK position°

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Kenmore 116.31721 owner manual To Replace Belt, Heavy, Moderate, Light