Cleaning Stretch Hose/Foot Hose; Replace Drive Belt - Bissell 3130 User Manual

M
aintenance and care

Replace drive belt

1. Follow steps 1-4 of previous section, "Clean
and replace rotating floor brush".
2. Check drive belt carefully for wear, cuts and
stressed areas. If the drive belt appears
worn, you will need to replace it.
3. Grasp old drive belt and remove from motor
shaft. Discard old drive belt.
4. Loop new drive belt over motor shaft and
stretch other end over floor brush in the
space provided between the bristles.
5. Place ends of floor brush down into slots on
sides as shown.
6. Turn floor brush by hand several times in the
direction of the motor shaft. If properly installed,
drive belt will align itself on floor brush.
7. Replace brush cover and five screws.
Cleaning stretch hose and foot hose
1. Locate the stretch hose where it connects to
the dirt cup on the back of the vacuum.
2. Push in the two side clips and pull out to
release hose from the holder.
3. Look to see if there is any debris in the hose.
Clean as necessary.
4. Locate the clear foot hose under the hose holder.
5. Remove the two screws located to the left of
the hose.
6. Check for any debris in the hose.
7. Use a long narrow object such as a broomstick
to clean the hose. Remove clogs or debris.
8. Replace two screws to attach foot hose.
Replace stretch hose by snapping into
the holder.
*Note: If the debris cannot be reached
through the hose, then follow the
instructions for cleaning the air
passageway in the "Clean and replace
rotating floor brush" section.
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Motor Shaft
Drive Belt
3. 4.
7.
5.
2.
5.
Two Screws
WARNING:
Do not use sharp objects
such as a hanger, to
remove clogs.
Clear Foot Hose
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