Belt Replacement - Bissell 1210 Series User Manual

Maintenance & Care
belt Replacement + brush cleaning Instructions
1. Turn off the machine and unplug it from the
outlet. Wrap hose and cord on wraps.
2. Remove the 2-in-1 water tank and set aside.
3. ImpoRtant: fully recline handle and turn
unit upside down.
4. locate red belt Access Door and remove two
screws.
notE: the dark screw is a long machine screw
and will take approximately 25 full turns to
completely remove. the head of the screw will
lift from the belt access door so that it can be
easily removed.
5. Pull the belt access door away from the brush
and remove the belt access door and end cap
and set aside.
6. Remove brush belt from end of brush and
set aside. Check for wear or damage. Replace if
necessary.
7. Check motor belt for damage. if necessary,
replace the motor belt by pinching the belt at
one end to make a large loop then attaching
the motor belt to the silver motor shaft first and
attaching to the larger red pulley.
notE: Spinning the red pulley a few
times will help center the belt and ensure
correct assembly.
8. if necessary, the brush may be removed for
cleaning. Rotate the brush out of the brush hous-
ing and pull the brush off the axle attached to
the remaining end cap. The remaining pivot arm
can be removed by removing the screw (this will
allow for full access to the brush chamber for
cleaning and proper maintenance). Make sure
the "keyed" end of the metal rod is aligned with
the slot in the pivot arm before reassembly. Rinse
the brush under running water and remove any
hair, carpet fibers, or other debris that may have
become wrapped around the brush or stuck in
the bristles. Allow the brush to dry and replace
it on the axle, cogged-side last. You may need
to rotate the brush to allow it to slide all the way
down the axle.
9. Reattach brush belt.
10. Reattach belt Access Door assembly to end
of brush and rotate back into place. Replace
screws.
notE: Do not over tighten screws.
if you have any questions or are having trouble
installing or replacing your belt(s) or brush,
please call bissell Consumer Care.
www.bissell.com
12
800.237.7691
WaRnInG
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
4.
5.
6.