Maintenance
The belt
The belt on your cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of the cleaner. The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
To check belt, remove bottom plate as shown in “How to replace.” Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or broken.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over so bottom side is up. Remove the 4 screws as shown with a screw driver.
Remove agitator and used belt. Discard used belt.
With lettering on outside of belt and positioned as shown in box on (D), slide new belt over motor pulley (B).
Insert agitator through belt and place belt in belt guide (C) on agitator. Should the agitator shield (D) become dislodged while replacing the belt or the agitator, reposition it as shown, noting the placement of its belt guide (D)
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into position by first sliding the end opposite the belt into the rectangular slot (F) on side of cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (G) into place. Turn agitator, making sure belt is not pinched between agitator and agitator shield.
Reposition bottom plate and 4 screws. Tighten screws securely.
When to replace the agitator brush roll
When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Move the edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator if brushes do not touch card.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator following directions in “The belt” section beginning with Fig.
Continue following the directions in “The belt” section to reposition belt, new agitator and bottom plate.
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