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Replacing the agitator brushes – Hoover lV User Manual

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Replacing the agitator

brushes

Disconnect the cleaner from

electrical outlet and

disconnect power nozzle from

extension wand.
To replace worn brushes, remove
bottom plate, belt and agitator,
following directions previously
given.

Turn end plates of agitator

counterclockwise until one end
plate comes off.

Then pry out end section as
shown.

Pry out opposite end section,
removing the end plate and shaft

from the agitator as illustrated.

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.

Replace end plate and shaft,

lining up locator on end section

with slot in agitator. Replace
other end section and end plate
and tighten.

Should you accidentally displace

the bearing during disassembly,

reassemble as shown.

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