Hoover QS Quiet - Manual (Page 17)

AGITATOR BRUSHES
When to replace brushes
To check condition of brushes,
place edge of a card on the bot-
tom of nozzle base, across agita-
tor opening. Rotate agitator by
hand. If brushes do not touch
edge of card, all four brushes and
brush roll should be replaced to
maintain cleaning effectiveness.
When replacing agitator brushes,
ask for HOOVER part No.
48445017.
How to replace agitator
brushes
Disconnect cleaner from elec-
trical outlet and disconnect
power nozzle from extension
wands.
Remove nozzle cover, agitator
and belt following directions in
“How to replace belt” section.
Hold agitator as shown. Turn
end plates counterclockwise until
one end plate comes off.
2. Pull or pry out end sections as
shown in illustration.
Note: Pulley end should be re-
moved by pulling straight out.
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