Riccar 4000 - Manual (Page 10)

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REPLACING AGITATOR BELT
CAUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet
before replacing belt.
1. Remove bottom plate (See “Removing and Reinstalling
Bottom Plate”). Remove vented support fitting [Fig. 20] and
belt guard [Fig. 21].
2. Take out the agitator assembly and remove worn or broken belt
from agitator pulley and motor drive shaft [Fig. 22].
3. Loop new belt around the agitator pulley and the motor drive
shaft and re-insert the agitator assembly back into the housing.
Turn the agitator assembly by hand, making sure the belt is
not twisted and all rotating parts move smoothly.
4. Re-insert the vented support fitting and belt guard, making
sure that they are in place before fastening the bottom plate
to the two ribs at the front of the housing. Re-install bottom
plate.
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 belt.
UNCLOGGING NOZZLE AND HOSE
CAUTION: Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet
before cleaning nozzle housing.
The nozzle hose, located on the back of the vacuum, carries the dirt
from the nozzle to the filter bag. The hose also functions as the attach-
ment cleaning hose. First check to see that a bag is installed or that the
bag has not broken open. If the hose should become clogged:
1. Pull out and turn the lid of the cleaning attachment opening.
Remove the clog or blockage [Fig. 23].
OR
2. Remove hose cuff from nozzle inlet and check for clog [Fig.
24].
OR
3. Turn unit over and remove bottom plate (See “Removing
and Re-installing Bottom Plate”). Check nozzle inlet tube for
a
SSembly and
o
Peration
Fig. 20 Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23 Fig. 24
Fig. 25
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