Kenmore 116.32289 - Manual (Page 17)

CAUTION
When you remove the end caps, a
small metal washer on each end
may come off. DO NOT lose these
two metal washers.
TO CLEAN AGITATOR
NOTE: In order to keep cleaning efficiency
high and to prevent damage to your vacu­
um, the agitator must be cleaned every time
the belt Is changed,.
The agitator must also be cleaned accord­
ing to the following schedule:
Vacuum Use Clean Agitator
every week HEAVY -
(used daily)
MODERATE - every month
(used 2-3 times/week)
LIGHT - every 2 months
(used 1 time/week)
Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path
area or in the brush roller area.
Exploded View - Agitator
Assembly
Washer
End Cap
Washer i
Agitator Unit
Carefully remove
any string or
debris located on
the agitator, end
caps, washers or
agitator shaft.
IMPORTANT
Replace the washers and the end caps.
See the exploded view for correct
assembly.
TO REPLACE BELT
Make sure that the carpet/bare floor
selector is in the carpet position.
Loop the new belt on the motor shaft
NOTE: See PARTS AND FEATURES for
belt number.
Loop the end of the new belt on the brush
assembly.
Align the square extension on each end
cap with the slots in the frame of the
nozzle.
Brush
Assembly
Nozzle
Nozzle slot
Nozzle
Nozzle
Slot
NOTE: Care must be taken due to the
belt tension during reassembly.
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