3.1. Lower Plate Replacement
3.1.1. Removal
1. Before servicing any parts, disconnect vacuum from
electrical outlet.
2. Place paper under nozzle whenever lower plate is removed
to protect floor.
3. Place handle in upright position and turn vacuum over to
expose lower plate.
4. Release lower plate by pressing two (2) latches inward.
5. Press on two (2) tabs inward and lift lower plate.
6. Remove lower plate and remove any residue that may exist
in belt area.
3.1.2. Installation
1. Hook the front of the lower plate into the slots on the front
of the nozzle housing. Press the lower plate down into
place.
2. Fasten the lower plate by pushing the two (2) latches
outward.
3. Ensure the two (2) tabs latched.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate
pinching of any wire during reassembly. After servicing
any electrical component or electrical enclosure, the unit
should be reassembled and checked for dielectric
breakdown or current leakage.
3.2. Agitator Assembly
Replacement
3.2.1. 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. .
3.2.2. Installation
1. Place the belt around the motor shaft.
2. Place the belt around the agitator pulley on the agitator
assembly.
3. Start the new agitator assembly back into the nozzle
housing by placing the side opposite the belt partially into
the nozzle housing 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 the other side of
the agitator to return into the nozzle housing slot.
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
Replacement section.
3.3. 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.
3.3.1. Removal
1. Remove the lower plate as outlined in the Lower Plate
Replacement section.
2. Remove the agitator assembly as outlined in the Agitator
Assembly Replacement section.
3. The agitator assembly may now be disassembled and the
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