A B C D
F
E
D
Slide in new brush strip of same
length (rounded end first). Fit track on
either side into brush roll slot.
Replace second brush strip from
opposite end of brush roll.
Replace shaft.
Align indentation on bearing retainer
with brush strip on both ends of brush
roll.
(Replace shaft washer on sleeve
bearing assembly.)
Position end cap with flat sides of
center hole over flat sides of threaded
shaft.
Tighten locknut.
Align holes and secure rubber end
cap cover flat side against end cap.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Remove rubber end cap cover from
one end.
Unscrew locknut.
Remove end cap.
(Sleeve bearing
brush roll assembly includes a shaft
washer, not pictured.)
Remove bearing retainer.
Push shaft through opposite end.
Pull out worn brush strip with pliers.
F.
E.
D.
C.
B.
A.
When properly assembled, the brush roll should rotate freely between the two end
caps. Check the condition of the belt; change if necessary. Replace the brush roll, belt,
and bottom plate (see How To Replace A Worn Belt).
Ask for GENUINE EUREKA replacement brush strip.
12 inch No. 52282; 16 inch No. 52246-1
Brush Roll
As the brush roll rotates, it sweeps and combs the carpet nap. Remove hair and threads
from the brush roll so it continues brushing the carpet nap. When the bristles of the
brush roll no longer touch a straight edge held across the bottom plate, the brush roll
is ineffective because the bristles no longer touch the carpet nap. To maintain the most
effective cleaning, use a new wood brush roll. Replace the brush strips on the chromed
steel brush roll.
How To Replace Worn Brush Strips
(chromed steel brush roll)
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before replacing brush
strips.
New brush strips are supplied in sets of two, one long and one short. To replace,
remove bottom plate and belt (see How To Change Belt). Then, grasp center of brush
roll and lift to remove.
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