Tornado CK-14/1 PRO, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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How to Replace the Vacuum Belt
CAUTION: Unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any of these steps.
How to Remove the Bottom Plate
1. Place the vacuum cleaner in the low position (see page 12).
Turn the vacuum over.
2. Slide the clips toward each other (Fig. 20).
3. Remove the bottom plate.
How to Replace the Belt
1. Turn the unit over and remove the bottom plate as described in
the above section.
2. Lift the belt cover and turn toward the outside (Fig. 21). (CK 14/1 PRO only)
3. Remove the agitator by pulling it straight out.
4. Remove the belt from the agitator and motor pulley.
5. Loop a new belt over the motor pulley and over the end of the agitator.
6. Stretch the belt over the agitator while inserting it back into the brush head
housing.
7. Turn the belt cover back over the motor pulley. Make sure cover
releases down into the brush head. (CK 14/1 PRO only)
8. Replace the bottom plate by hooking the front end of the plate into the
two ribs on the front end of the brush head housing. (Fig. 22)
Press the bottom plate into place by sliding the clips away from each other.
NOTE: To ensure maximum cleaning efficiency, check the belt regularly to
ensure it is in good condition. Replace the belt if it is stretched, cracked or
if excessive slipping is occurring.
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Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Fig. 22