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maintenance
Remove the carpet height adjuster knob from the top of
the floor head cover. Remove the floor head cover, lifting
from the rear of the machine (Fig.7/3).
Lift the right side of the brushbar and lift the left hand
side and remove the brushbar from the power head
(Fig.7/4).
Remove the worn or broken belt from the motor drive
shaft.
Carefully remove any belt residue that may exist in the
belt area before replacing with a new belt.
Loop the new belt first over the motor drive shaft and
then over the agitator pulley.
Insert the right side of the brushbar in first by placing the
end cap down in the slot and then so the same with the
left side. Press firmly to make sure that each end is
completely inserted.
Check to make sure that the belt is centred on the
agitator pulley and that the brushbar turns.
Replace the vacuum head cover then reattach the carpet
height adjuster knob. Secure parts by screwing in one (1)
screw underneath the small wheel flap and the five (5)
screws on the underside of the vacuum cleaner.
8. Clearing Blockages
WARNING :
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the
power cord must be disconnected before
performing maintenance/ troubleshooting checks.
Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug from the
electrical outlet.
Hose Blockages
The flexible hose may be disconnected from the vacuum
cleaner. Carefully remove any blockages found and
reconnect hose securely.
Accessory Blockages
Remove accessory from hose/extension wand. Carefully
remove the blockage and return to the cleaner.
Clearing debris from the TurboTool (some models
only)
1. Turn the TurboTool over and slide off the locking ring
(Fig.8/1).
2. Pivot lowering housing and remove clog (Fig.8/2).
3. To re-assemble, be sure that the tabs are engaged.
Pivot the lower housing closed. Slip the locking ring into
the groove at the neck of the TurboTool to complete
reassembly (Fig.8/3).
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Fig.7/3
Fig.7/4
Fig.8/1
Fig.8/2
Locking ring
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