Clearing A Clog; Replace Drive Belt - Bissell PowerForce Helix Turbo Bagless User Manual

M
aintenance and Care

Replace drive belt

1.
Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from
electrical outlet.
2.
With rotating brush removed (steps 1-4
of Check rotating floor brush and drive
belt), grasp old drive belt and remove
from motor pulley. Discard old drive belt.
3.
Place new drive belt over motor pulley
and stretch other end over rotating floor
brush in the space between the bristles.
Place ends of rotating floor brush down
into slots.
4.
Turn rotating floor brush by hand in the
direction of the motor pulley. If properly
installed, drive belt will center itself on
rotating brush.
5.
Reposition brush cover and fasten four
screws back into place.

Clearing a Clog

Low suction or poor pickup may be due
to a clog in the vacuum. If you notice
a change in the sound of the vacuum
motor, check for clogs.
1.
Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord
from electrical outlet.
2.
Empty Dirt Container.
3.
Check upper tank and suction inlet
for clogs.
4.
Grasp hose wand and remove from hose
wand base to check for clogs in the base,
the wand, and the hose.
5.
Remove the screw attaching the hose wand
base to the vacuum. Straighten the hose
wand base and unclog, with long, narrow
object such as broom stick.
6.
If the clog persists, follow steps for
checking rotating floor brush on
page 10 and inspect the air passageway
for obstructions.
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