SSS AF9 - Manual (Page 10)

The agitator brush roll
When to replace
To check condition of brushes,
move edge of a card across bot-
tom plate while turning agitator. To
maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace
agitator if brushes do not touch card.
Lift off both old edge groomers
and slide new edge groomers
into position as shown.
Reposition bottom plate and secure
with 4 Phillips head screws.
Reposition bottom plate and 4
Phillips head screws. Tighten
screws securely.
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The edge groomers
When to replace
The edge groomers located on both
sides of the nozzle should be
replaced when they appear worn.
What to buy
When purchasing a pair of edge
groomers, ask for
part no.
39511-006.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove bottom plate as described in
“The belt” section (Fig. 41).
What to buy
When purchasing a new agitator, ask for
part no. 48414-110.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove bottom plate, belt and agi-
tator following directions in “The
belt” section beginning with Fig. 41.
Discard old agitator.
Continue following the directions in
“The belt” section to reposition belt,
new agitator and bottom plate.
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it
into position by first sliding
end opposite the belt into the rec-
tangular slot (F) on side of cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (G) into
place.
Turn agitator making sure belt is not
pinched between agitator and agi-
tator shield.
Insert agitator through belt and
place belt in belt guide (C) on
agitator.
Should the agitator shield (D)
become dislodged while replacing
the belt or the agitator, reposition it
as shown noting the placement of
its belt guide (E).
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B
D
E
C
D
G
F
With lettering on outside of belt
and positioned as shown in
box on (D), slide new belt over
motor pulley (B).
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