Electrolux SC899F Owners Guide - Page 13

Brush Roll The rotating brush roll sweeps and combs the carpet nap. Keep the brush roll free from hair and threads so it will continue brushing the carpet nap. Replace worn brush strips when the bristles no longer touch a piece of cardboard held across the bottom plate. There are two types of brush rolls, the chromed steel tubular brush roll or the anodized aluminum spiral brush roll. Follow the instructions for the type of brush roll featured on the cleaner. NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before replacing brush strips. How To Replace Worn Brush Strips (chromed steel tubular) New brush strips are supplied in sets of two, one long and one short. To replace, remove bottom plate and belt (see How To Change Belt). Then, grasp center of brush roll and lift to remove. F E A B C D D A. Remove rubber end cap cover from one end B. Unscrew locknut C. Remove end cap (sleeve bearing brush roll assembly includes a shaft washer, not pictured) D. Remove bearing retainer E. Push shaft through opposite end F. Pull out worn brush strip with pliers. F. Slide in new brush strip of same length (rounded end first) Fit track on either side into brush roll slot. Replace second brush strip from opposite end of brush roll. E. Replace shaft D. Align indentation on bearing retainer with brush strip on both ends of brush roll (replace shaft washer on sleeve bearing assembly) C. Position end cap with flat sides of center hole over flat sides of threaded shaft B. Tighten locknut A. Align holes and secure rubber end cap cover flat side against end cap When properly assembled, the brush roll should rotate freely between the two end caps. Check the condition of the belt; change if necessary. Replace the brush roll, belt, and bottom plate (see How To Replace A Worn Belt). Ask for GENUINE EUREKA replacement brush strip 12 inch No. 52282; 16 inch No. 52246-1 13