Hoover 1170 - Manual (Page 9)

THE BRUSHES
When brushes and bristles do not touch
the edge of a card held across the nozzle, they
should be replaced. Always replace both brushes
at the same time to maintain cleaning efficiency.
To Replace Brushes. Remove bottom plate, belt
and agitator following directions given on Page 8.
1. Turn end plates of agitator in opposite direc-
tions until one plate comes off.
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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 by pulling them from
agitator with pliers. Slide new 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 in agitator. Replace other
end section and end plate and tighten.
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