Hoover concept two U4217 Owner's Manual page 21

END PLATES
SECTION
BAR/BRUSH
ASSEMBLY
LOCATOR
END SECTION
WASHER
BEARING
To replace brushes
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
Remove bottom plate, belt and agi-
tator following directions pre-
viously given.
1. Hold agitator as shown. Turn
end plates in opposite directions
until one end plate comes off.
2. Pull or pry out end sections as
shown in illustration.
Note: Pulley end should be re-
moved by pulling straight out.
3. Note position of bar/brush
assemblies to insure correct re-
placement.
Remove bar/brush assemblies by
pulling them from agitator slots.
Use pliers if necessary.
The word "BAR" is stamped near
the slots on the agitator.
Match the bar side of the bar/
brush assembly with the label on
the agitator shell. Slide the new
assemblies into the slots, while
twisting the assemblies in a
counterclockwise motion. Push in
as far as possible, tapping the
outer end lightly if necessary. Be
sure brushes and bars are aligned
for full length of agitator.
4. Reassemble agitator parts. Line
up Iocator on end sections with
slot on agitator. Note: Large Ioca-
tor on pulley end must align with
large notch on agitator.
Screw on end plates and tighten.
5. Should you accidentally dis-
place the bearing during disas-
sembly, reassemble as shown,
Replace belt, agitator and bottom
plate.
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