Riccar R800C, R500, R600, R700 Operation, Replacing headlight bulb, Replacing agitator belt

Operation

Replacing headlight bulb

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

1.Remove bottom plate (See “Removing and reinstalling bottom plate”).

2.Remove the headlight bracket by pulling upward on bracket [Fig. 19]. To remove the light bulb, pull straight out of socket. To install new bulb, simply push bulb straight into socket for a secure fit. Reinsert bracket back into nozzle.

3.Re-install bottom plate (See "Removing and reinstalling bottom plate").

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. 21].

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 [Fig. 22].

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 the belt. 11

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

Fig. 22