Panasonic MC-V5715 - Manual (Page 15)

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1. When to replace the agitator.
The agitator should be replaced when the brushes
are worn. Brushes should be checked by holding a card
across the lower plate, see illustration. If the bristles on
the agitator
DO NOT touch the card, you SHOULD replace the
agitator for best cleaning results.
2. How to replace the agitator.
Place the vacuum cleaner handle in the upright position.
See the HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS section. Remove the lower
plate as outlined in the REMOVING/INSTALLING THE LOWER
PLATE section. After the lower plate is removed, carefully lift up the agitator until it clears both
sides of the nozzle housing. While holding the agitator up, remove the belt.
NOTE: The two brush supports may come off along with the two washers as you lift the agitator
out. DO NOT lose the two small washers. Look at the exploded view of the agitator below for
correct assembly of the parts.
3. To replace the agitator.
Place the belt over the belt pulley on the bhjsh unit. NOTE; There is a place for the belt to fit on
one end of the agitator only. Replace both washers and brush supports, see illustration below for
correct assembly. After assembling the belt, washers and brush supports place the agitator back
into the nozzle housing by aligning each brush support.
After completing the assembly, rotate the brush, turning it by hand to assure that
it rotates smoothly and the part is assembled correctly.
Replace the lower plate as outlined in the REMOVING^NSTALLING THE LOWER PLATE section.
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