Kent ReliaVa 12 - Manual (Page 8)

8 - FORM NO. 56041608 - ReliaVac™ 12 / 12HP / 16HP
CLEAN UP AND STORAGE
Store the machine in a cool dry place. Wind the extension cord when the
machine is unplugged on the cord hooks provided on the machine. Be sure
not to wind the cord tighter than necessary. (Avoid prolonged exposure
of machine to freezing temperatures during storage or transporting.)
CLOTH BAG
CAUTION!
Never wash or dry-clean cloth bag.
OPTIONAL ZIPPER BAG
INSTALLING A DISPOSABLE PAPER BAG
Unzip the cloth bag and pull the bag throat out of the bag’s top fi ll sleeve
and move coil spring down on throat. Slide a new paper bag’s top fi ll
sleeve on cloth bag’s throat, wrap tightly, and move coil spring up until it
stops. Zip up cloth bag.
REPLACING PAPER BAG
DISCONNECT POWER CORD FROM WALL OUTLET.
The paper bag should be changed frequently for maximum performance.
Unzip the cloth bag, and roll the coil spring off full paper bag’s sleeve.
Dispose of full paper bag into a proper waste container. Slide new paper
bag’s top fi ll sleeve on cloth bag’s throat, wrap tightly, and move coil
spring up until it stops. Zip up cloth bag.
NOTE: If this cloth bag is used without a paper bag, DO NOT use it with
a paper bag at any time thereafter. Remove coil spring on bag throat if
not using a paper bag.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
BEFORE ANY SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM
THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
BRUSH ROLL BELT REPLACEMENT
CAUTION!
Belt and pulley become hot during normal use.
The belt should be checked regularly. Replace belt if it is stretching,
cracking, or slipping.
Remove the bottom chrome plate by turning the two cam locks on each
side. Remove the worn belt from the drive motor pulley. Remove the
brush roll from the base, and slide off worn belt. Slip new belt around
brush roll and reinstall into machine. Install belt around drive pulley with
low side in groove. Be sure belt is installed correctly or brush roll will turn
backwards. Replace chrome cover.
NOTE: Be sure brush roll with offset belt drive is orientated correctly,
with the shorter length to the left. Arrows on brush roll end caps indicates
the top of cap and shows installation direction. Cut away any hair or
thread wound around the brush roll or the belt pulley because the buildup
could cause the belt to rotate unevenly.
BRUSH STRIP REPLACEMENT
To replace, remove the bottom chrome plate by turning the two cam locks
on each side and remove brush roll from machine. Remove nuts and end
caps. Slide out worn brush strips and replace. Reassemble brush roll and
reinstall in machine.
NOTE: Brush strips are different lengths. Arrows on brush roll end caps
indicates the top of cap and shows installation direction.
FAN SCROLL
The clear fan scroll attached to the underside of the base may be
removed and cleaned. Remove the chrome plate and brush roll belt from
pulley. Remove the two screws on either side of the clear scroll, press
the cam locks outward and lift the scroll from the base. Dirt should clear
easily, though some scraping may be needed. Be sure the gasket is in
place, reinstall by placing the rear end between the rear wheels and seat
fi rmly. Reinstall belt and chrome plate.
HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT (12HP & 16HP
MODELS ONLY)
Pry off the headlight lens. Press bulb into socket, turn and remove. Install
new bulb, and replace lens.
NOTE: Use 25 watt bulb only.
CARBON MOTOR BRUSH REPLACEMENT
Have Nilfi sk-Advance check the carbon motor brushes once a year or
after 500 operating hours.
IMPORTANT !
Motor damage from failure to service the carbon brushes is not
covered under warranty.