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Maintenance and Care
Replacing the agitator belt
Models: SYMDL, SYMPBP, SYM, SYMUSA,
SYMPNT, SYMP & SYMCBP
NOTE: To ensure maximum cleaning efficiency,
the condition of the belt should be checked
regularly. If belt is stretched, cracked or if
excessive slipping is occurring, replace the
belt.
• Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the
electrical outlet.
• Turn the unit over and remove the bottom
plate (See “Removing and reinstalling bottom
plate”).
• Move carpet / floor selector to the “Floor &
Tools” position.
• Rotate belt so that the linkage rod can be
removed. Slide linkage rod out and move
the carpet / floor selector to “Carpet”
position and let rod rest behind brushroll
compartment.
• Remove agitator and worn or broken belt.
• Loop the new belt around the motor drive
shaft and the agitator pulley.
• Reinstall the agitator into the housing while
making sure that the positioning fork faces
down and straddles the support guide.
• Reinstall linkage rod by moving carpet / floor
selector to the “Floor & Tools” position.
• Rotate belt away from linkage rod, then
install linkage rod into agitator.
• Rotate agitator pulley, making sure that the
belt is not twisted.
• Reinsert the vented support fitting. Reinstall
bottom plate (See “Removing and reinstalling
bottom plate”).
Linkage Rod
Lifetime belt protection warranty
MODELS: SYMPBP & SYMCBP
Your vacuum belt is covered with a
lifetime warranty. Should the vacuum
belt break, simply bring your vacuum
or the broken belt to your Simplicity
Retailer for a free replacement.