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II. Maintenance Procedures
K. Replacing the Rear Wheels
NOTE: When replacing the wheels or hubcaps for .4 and older models, the entire wheel/axle set needs to be replaced.
K.
Step 1.
Remove the rear wheel hubcaps by depressing the 3 lock tabs on the inside of the wheel.
K.
Step 2.
Remove the e-clip on the outside of the wheel hub. Slide the rear wheel from the shaft, and replace with new wheel.
L. Replacing the Tilt Lock Pedal Spring
L.
Step 1.
1. Remove the handle and the dust cover.
2. Place the vacuum face down on the bench.
3. Remove the base plate by removing the 2 (two) screws.
4. Remove the agitator/brushroll.
5. Remove the 5 (five) mounting screws on the underside of the nozzle base tray. (See
Figure C. Location of Nozzle Cover
Screws
)
L.
Step 2.
1. Remove the rear wheel hubcaps by depressing the 3 lock tabs on the inside of the wheel.
2. Remove the e-clip on the outside of the wheel hub. Slide the rear wheel from the shaft.
L.
Step 3.
1. Remove the e-clip holding the tilt lock pivot shaft to the nozzle base tray (this e-clip is located in front of the rear wheel
axle).
2. Remove the tilt lock shaft by sliding it back through the hole.
L.
Step 4.
Remove the tilt lock pedal by lifting it out from the top from the inside of the nozzle base tray.
L.
Step 5.
Remove the tilt lock spring by lifting it out from the interior of the nozzle base tray.
L.
Step 6.
Replace the tilt lock spring by fitting it into its proper mounting structure. Note that the 1/4” long tab on this spring points
downward and sits flush with the backside of the nozzle base tray.
L.
Step 7.
1. Insert the tilt lock pedal and slide the tilt lock pivot through the hole in the nozzle base tray and through the hole in the tilt lock
pedal.
2. Re-attach the e-clip to the pivot.
L.
Step 8.
1. Reinstall the rear wheel and secure with e-clip.
2. Reinstall the hubcap.
L.
Step 9.
Reinstall the nozzle housing (5 screws).
