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The brushes – Hoover 1130 User Manual

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THE BRUSHES

When brushes are worn and bris-
tles do not touch the edge of a
card held across the nozzle,

they should be replaced. Always

replace both brushes at the same
t i m e t o m a i n t a i n c l e a n i n g
efficiency.

TO REPLACE THE

BRUSHES

Remove bottom plate, belt, and
agitator,

following directions

given on Page 10.

1. Turn end plates of agitator

in opposite directions until
one plate comes off.

2. Then pry out end section as

shown in illustration.

3. After end section is removed,

tap the shaft gently with a
hammer.

4. Pull other plate and shaft

from agitator.

5. Remove brushes

pulling

them from agitator

pliers.

Slide

brushes into the

channels small ends first
pushing them in as far as
possible.

6. Replace end plate and shaft

lining up locator on shaft

with slot on agitator. Re-
place other end section and
end plate and tighten.

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