Replacing The Agitator Belt - Riccar Vibrance VIB Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Care

Replacing the agitator belt

Models: VIBCLNT, VIBCL, VIBS, VIBD,
VIBCNT, VIBC, VIB & VIBUSA
NOTE: To ensure maximum cleaning efficiency,
the condition of the belt should be checked
regularly. If belt is stretched, cracked or if
excessive slipping is occurring, replace the belt.
• Disconnect the vacum cleaner from the
electrical outlet.
• Turn the unit over and remove the bottom
plate (See "How to Install Bottom Plate").
• Remove agitator and worn or broken belt.
• Loop the new belt around the motor drive
shaft and the agitator pulley.
• Reinstall the agitator into the housing while
making sure that the positioning fork faces
down and straddles the support guide.
• Rotate agitator pulley, making sure that the
belt is not twisted.
• Reinsert the vented support fitting. Reinstall
bottom plate (See "How to Install Bottom
Plate").
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