Riccar Vibrance VIB Owner's Manual page 25

Replacing the agitator belt
Models: VIB, VIBUSA, VIBPNT & VIBP
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").
• Move carpet / floor selector to the "floor &
tools" position.
• Rotate belt so that the linkage rod can be
removed. Slide linkage rod out and move the
carpet / floor selector to "carpet" position and
let rod rest behind brush roll compartment.
• 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.
• Reinstall linkage rod by moving carpet / floor
selector to the "floor" position.
• Rotate belt away from linkage rod, then install
linkage rod into agitator.
• 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").
Maintenance and Care
Linkage Rod
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