Panasonic MC-V5237 Operating Instructions Manual page 16

1
.
When
to repface the brushes.
The
brushes
should
bo
replaced
when
they are worn.
Brushes
should
be
checked by
holding
a
card across the lower
plate,
see
Illustration.
If
the
bristles
on
the
agitator
DO
NOT
touch the
card,
you
SHOULD
replace the brushes
for
best cleaning
results.
2.
How
to replace the brushes.
Place
the
vacuum
cleaner handle
in
the
upright position.
See
the
HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS
section.
Remove
the lower
plate
as
outlined
in
the
REMOVtNG/INSTALUNG THE
LOWER
PLATE
section. After
the lower
plate
is
renfioved, carefully
lift
up
the agitator
until
it
clears both sides
of
the nozzle housing.
While
holding the
agitator up,
remove
the belt
Carefully
remove
the
E-clip
from the
agitator shaft using
a
small screw-
driver
and
then
remove
the
right
brush support
Pull
the
agita-
tor shaft of the opposite
end
of
the
agitator
and
pull
or pry out
the agitator pulley
and
agitator holder.
The
brushes can
now
be
replaced
easily.
Push each
brush
as
shown
in
the
illustration
until
it
is
free
from
the
brush holder
Install
the
new
brushes by
reversing the procedure.
Reinstall the agitator holder, agitator
pulley,
making
sure they are completely
and
firmly
inserted,
the
agitator shaft/
bmsh
support,
and
E-cIlp
in
the reverse order
of
removal.
See
the
exploded view below
for
the conrect
assembly
of
all
parts.
NOTE:
Take
care not
to
bend
the
agitator shaft.
DO NOT
mis-
place the small
E<clip.
Be
careful
when
removing
and
rein-
stalling
it
on
the
agitator shaft
end. as
it
can
easily get
away
from
you.
3.
To
replace the
agitator.
Place the
belt
over the
belt pulley
on
the
agitator.
NOTE:
There
is
a
place
for
the
belt to
fit
on one end
of
the
agitator
only.
After
assembling
the
belt,
place the
agitator
back
Into
the
nozzle housing
by
aligning
each
brush
support.
After
completing
the assembly,
rotate
the brush, turning
it
by
hand
to
assure
that
It
rotates smoottily
and
the
part is
assembled
correctly.
Replace
the lower
plate
as
outlined
in
the
REMOVING/INSTALUNG THE
LOWER
PLATE
section.
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ASSEMBLY
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