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MAINTENANCE
Figure 18
Figure 19
Recovery Tool (See figure 18)
The recovery tool is factory adjusted for optimum
performance. If further adjustment is necessary,
remove adjustment assembly. Loosen locknuts and
lengthen or shorten dimension "A" as required.
Vacuum Motor
This machine has a vacuum motor that uses carbon
brushes. The carbon brushes in the motor must be
checked every three months, or every 500 hours of
operation, whichever comes first.
Changing the Brush
The machine comes with one brush (PN 30167A):
1. Black - for everyday, routine carpet maintenance
(Part No. 30167A). This brush is supplied with
the machine.
2. Black with white bristles on end - for heavy-
duty restoration carpet cleaning (Part No.
30166A). This brush must be purchased
separately.
These brushes are reversible. After bristles are worn
reverse the direction the brush was placed on the
machine.
To change the brush follow this procedure:
(The brush can be changed or rotated by using the
quick change brush door, see figure 19.)
1. Remove clamping knob.
2. Raise brush housing door approximately ¼ inch
and pull out.
3. Swing door up to remove brush.
4. Remove the spacer and brush from the brush
housing.
5. Place brush onto the shaft. Slide brush in and
rotate until the pins catch. Slide spacer onto
shaft.
6. Swing door down and slide onto shaft.
7. Replace clamping knob.
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