Bissell 8916 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
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Turn the machine off and unplug from the wall outlet.
Step on the release pedal and recline the handle down onto
floor. (see illustration).
Remove Tank-In-Tank and SmartMix tanks. Set them aside
(see illustration).
Remove Belt Access Door located near the Floor Cleaning/
Tools switch by inserting a flat head screwdriver into the slot
nearest to the handle and gently prying the access door off
(see illustration).
Turn the machine onto its side so the belt access area is
facing upward (see illustration).
On the bottom of the machine, near the belt access area,
is a red retainer plate that holds the black brush arm and
brush in place. Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the
screw that holds the red retainer plate in place. Set red
retainer plate and Phillips head screw aside (see illustration).
Remove the black brush arm that holds the brush in place. Set
the black brush arm aside (see illustration).
Remove the “toothed” brush belt from the brush then from the
red pump pulley. Set the “toothed” brush belt and brush aside.
Locate and remove broken pump belt.
Pump Belt Replacement
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