Hoover Z 400 User Manual

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To replace brushes

Disconnect cleaner from electri-

cal outlet.

Remove bottom plate, belt and

agitator following directions pre-
viously given.

Hold agitator as shown. Turn

end plates in opposite directions

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.

3. Note position of bar/brush as-
semblies to insure correct re-

placement.

Remove bar/ brush assemblies by

pulling them from agitator slots.
Use pliers if necessary.

The word “BAR” is stamped

near the slots on the agitator.

Match the bar side of the bar/
brush assembly with the label on

the agitator shell. Slide the new
assemblies into the slots, while
twisting the assemblies in a
counterclockwise motion. Push
in as far as possible, tapping the
outer end lightly if necessary. Be
sure brushes and bars are aligned

for full length of agitator.

4. Reassemble agitator parts.

Line up locator on end sections

with slot on agitator. Note: Large
locator on pulley end must align

with large notch on agitator.

Screw on end plates and tighten.

5. Should you accidentally dis-
place the bearing during disas-

sembly, reassemble as shown.

Replace belt, agitator and bottom

plate.

END PLATES

BAR/BRUSH

END SECTION

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