Bissell 3278 - Manual (Page 11)

Maintenance & Care
machine storage
Put unit away in a closet or basement for next
use. store cleaner in a protected, dry area. since
this product uses water, it must not be stored
where there is a danger of freezing. Freezing will
damage internal components and void guarantee.
brush belt and brush removal & replacement
Occasional replacement of the brush belt or
brush may become necessary. if needed, please
follow instructions below.
1. Turn off machine and unplug it from outlet.
Wrap hose and cord on racks.
2. Remove 2-in-1 water tank and set aside.
3. ImpoRtANt: fully recline handle and turn
unit upside down.
4. locate red belt access door and remove
two screws.
NotE: the dark screw is a long machine screw
and will take approximately 25 full turns to
completely remove. the head of the screw will
lift from the belt access door so that it can be
easily removed.
5. Remove belt access door assembly from end
of brush and set aside.
6. Remove brush belt. if worn or damaged,
replace with new brush belt.
7. if necessary, the brush roll can be removed for
cleaning or replacement. To remove, rotate the
brush out of brush housing and pull brush off axle
attached to remaining end cap. The remaining
pivot arm can be removed by removing the screw
(this will allow for full access to brush chamber
for cleaning). Make sure “keyed” end of metal
rod is aligned with slot in pivot arm before re-
assembling. Replace brush on axle, cogged-side,
last. You may need to rotate brush to allow it to
slide all the way down the axle.
8. Reattach brush belt by installing onto
toothed pump pulley and then onto toothed end
of brush.
9. Reattach belt access door assembly
to end of brush and rotate back into place.
Replace screws.
NotE: Do not over tighten screws.
if you have any questions or are having trouble
removing, replacing or reinstalling your brush belt
or brush, please call bissell Consumer Care.
www.bissell.com
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, push power button
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
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