Replacing the Brushes
1.
Unplug the shoe cleaner from the electrical outlet and remove the debris receptacle.
2.
Remove handle assembly by unscrewing the six machine screws, 3 on each side of the
main body.
3.
Unclip the two wire connectors, set the handle assembly aside.
4.
Turn the Neet Kleet upper side down and unhook the motor tension spring from the
motor.
5.
Remove the spring clip from the shoe guide on the underside of the shoe cleaner. Pull
shoe guide and put aside.
6.
Unscrew the 6 machine screws in the bearing flanges (3 on each side). Loosen set screw
in collar and remove the collar and bearings from the brush axle.
7.
Remove the drive belt from the grooved side brush.
8.
To remove the brush assembly, the top of the shoe cleaner body must be pulled wide
apart. If possible, have a co-worker pull the top apart while you turn and lift the brush
assembly out. If you don
’
t have help, pull the top side of the shoe cleaner with one hand
while using a large screwdriver or other means to apply torque, and pry the brush
assembly out until the axle clears the hole. Then turn it sidewars so you can lift it up and
out.
9.
Once the brush assembly is out, loosen the jam nut on one end and replace the worn
brushes. Be sure lugs on plastic end caps are engaged with matching holes in side brushes.
Replace the washer and jam nut and tighten.
10.
Replace the new brush assembly following the same steps described in praragraph &
spread the top of shoe cleaner while inserting the brush assembly. Using the large
screwdriver or other means to apply torque, pry the brush axle back through the hole in
the side of the body. Enlarge the drive belt bak in the groove of the brush and replace the
bearing, flanges and collars.
