Kenmore 1163511290 Owner's Manual page 21

SERVICING
Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or
cleaning the unit. Failure to do so can result in
electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner
suddenly starting.
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TO CHECK BRUSH:
Base Plate Belt Guard
When brushes are
worn to the level of
the base plate belt
guard or when the
back-up beater
bar is chipped or
gouged, replace
the brushes.
TO REPLACE BRUSH:
Remove the base plate and brush assembly. See Belt
Changing section on page 14,
Remove the brush supports and washers.
Push out worn
brushes and end
brushes.
Slide the new
brushes and end
brushes into the
slots. Make sure
not to reverse the
brush and back-
up beater bar
position. (See
Brush Assembly
drawing below.)
Replace the
washers and
brush supports.
NOTE: New
brushes and end
brushes may be
easier to install if
they are soaked
in warm water for a few minutes before sliding them
into the slots. Do not use oil. Dry thoroughly before
reinstalling.
Reassemble the belt, brush assembly and base plate.
See instructions for replacing belt in Belt Changing
section which begins on page 14.
ASSEMBLY
Brush
Belt Groove
Brush Support
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