3.3.Agitator Assembly Replacement
3.3.1.Removal
1.The brushes are replaceable separately. When the brushes need replacing, the agitator assembly will have to be removed.
2.Remove the lower plate as outlined in the LOWER PLATE REPLACEMENT section.
3.Remove the agitator assembly as outlined in the BELT REPLACEMENT section.
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3.3.2.Installation
1. Place the belt around the motor shaft.
2.Start the new agitator assembly back into the nozzle housing by placing the side opposite the belt partially into the slot. The small tabs should be aligned with the nozzle and the other against the lower plate. This will hold the agitator in place and leave both hands free to place enough tension on the belt to allow that side of the agita- tor to return to the nozzle housing slot.
3.Place the belt around the agitator pulley on the agitator assembly.
4.Use both hands to pull the belt tight, slide the agitator assembly firmly into the slots on each end of the nozzle housing.
5.Rotate the agitator assembly by hand to insure nothing rubs and to check for correct assembly.
6.Replace the lower plate as outlined in the LOWER PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION section.
3.4.Brush Replacement
1.The agitator brushes should be replaced when the brushes are worn. Brushes should be checked by holding a card across the lower plate. If the bristles on the agitator assembly do not touch the card you should replace all the brushes for best cleaning results.
3.4.1.Removal
1.Remove the lower plate as outlined in the LOWER PLATE REPLACEMENT section.
2.Remove the agitator assembly as outlined in the BELT REPLACMENT section.
3.The agitator assembly may now be disassembled and the brushes replaced.
4.Carefully remove the
5. Pull or pry out the agitator pulley and agitator holder.
6. Push each brush out of the agitator.
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