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Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Speed Belt Replacement

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  1. Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Speed Belt Replacement, Belt: step 1, image 1 of 3 Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Speed Belt Replacement, Belt: step 1, image 2 of 3 Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Speed Belt Replacement, Belt: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Turn the vacuum on its side.

    • Using a quarter, twist the three green locks to the unlock position.

    • Pull the bottom roller brush cover to open the vacuum.

  2. Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Speed Belt Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using a T20 screwdriver, remove the five 15.9 mm screws on the outside cover.

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    • Remove the three 14.3 mm screws with a T20 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the two 14.3 mm screws under the wheels with a T20 screwdriver bit.

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    • Remove the two 15.9 mm screws from behind the wheels with a T20 bit screwdriver.

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    • Remove the single 13.4 mm small screw behind the roller brush with a PH0 screwdriver bit.

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    • Remove the single 13.4 mm screw from behind the belted end of the roller brush with a T20 screwdriver bit.

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    • Turn the vacuum around.

    • Using a spudger, pry the top of the vacuum cover off. There are three tabs behind each of the clear rectangles below the headlights.

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    • Remove both of the headlight covers with the spudger.

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    • Remove the grey side panel on the motor side of the vaccum with a spudger. Pry under each tab to release the side panel.

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    • Remove the two 13.4 mm screws with a T20 bit screwdriver.

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    • Remove the single 13.4 mm screw located next to where the belt was detached, securing the motor in place, with a PH1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the visible side of the belt from the gear with a spudger.

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    • Remove the grey panel from the opposite side, by uncrewing the single 13.4 mm screw with a PH1 screwdriver. This will release the container for the roller brush and belt motor.

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    • Using the spudger, push the white end cap out of the clear plastic by placing the spudger on the roller brush side and pushing the cap outward.

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    • Remove the belt from the gear.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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3 Comments

Where can we buy belts in UK?

Greg Norman - Reply

where cn i get a belt for this vaccum

Annie Pappineau - Reply

We have the belts courtesy of that place named after a rainforest. This morning I took out enough screws to weigh them in and take a holiday with the reward, couldn't see how to get in so gave up in frustration and replaced all the screws. The usual Google search provides images of the side cover removal via screws but for some reason ours doesn't have any side access. I found this post eventually so will be trying again later when the old blood pressure has returned to acceptable levels. Jeez, that's a lot screws just for a new belt. We love the Shark after years of Dysons, but comparing ease of home servicing leaves a lot to be desired..

Barrie Harnett - Reply

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