➢ Replace belt whenever a burning
rubber smell caused by excessive
slippage occurs.
➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner.
➢ Push in rear nozzle latch.
➢ Press side latches towards back of
nozzle and rotate cover from nozzle.
➢ Remove agitator by carefully lifting
out.
➢ Remove worn or broken belt.
➢ Clean agitator and the end caps.
➢ Loop new belt (part number
MC-V380B) around motor shaft and
agitator belt groove. Make sure belt
is routed in the belt guide as shown.
See illustration for correct belt
routing.
➢ Reinstall agitator back into nozzle by
placing end caps into grooves.
➢ After reinstalling the agitator, turn it
by hand to make sure that belt is not
twisted or pinched and that all
rotating parts turn freely.
➢ Reinstall nozzle cover by aligning
front edge of the cover with the
nozzle and rotating. Ensure rear
latch and side latches are locked into
slots by pressing firmly.
CAUTION
Motor shaft may be hot.
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