{"product_id":"clarke-ex40-16st-brush-assembly-16-inch","title":"Clarke EX40 16ST Carpet Extractor Brush Assembly, 16\", Standard, Blue Hard or 240 Grit","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-header-text\"\u003eA New Brush for Your EX40 16ST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floating brush is what lets the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clarke%C2%AE-ex40%E2%84%A2-16st-self-contained-carpet-extractor\"\u003eClarke EX40 16ST\u003c\/a\u003e scrub carpet fibers between the spray and the vacuum shoe. When the bristles wear short, the brush stops reaching into the pile, and the carpet comes up less clean. These are the three complete \u003cstrong\u003e16-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e brush assemblies Clarke lists for the 16ST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning the larger EX40 18LX? It takes 18-inch brushes, which are on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clarke-ex40-18lx-brush-assembly-18-inch\"\u003eEX40 18LX brush page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-header-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhich Brush Do You Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard nylon (56265044).\u003c\/strong\u003e The brush the machine runs for everyday carpet extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue hard (56265175).\u003c\/strong\u003e A stiffer bristle. Clarke's manual notes that hard floor work can call for a different brush, and retailers sell this one as the hard floor brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e240 grit (56265176).\u003c\/strong\u003e Abrasive bristles for scrubbing hard floors. Keep it off carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-header-text\"\u003eWhy Use the Genuine Clarke Brush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The full brush Clarke lists on the EX40 options page, ready to snap in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSized for the 16ST.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 16-inch assembly fits the EX40 16ST base. The 18LX takes its own 18-inch brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo tools.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brush slides onto the drive lug and snaps into the retainer clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-header-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChanging the Brush\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the power switch off and unplug the machine. Empty both tanks, open the recovery tank lid and lift the recovery tank off. Set the handle upright and tip the machine onto its back. Turn the brush until the fins on the drive lug sit parallel to the floor, grab the brush at the retainer clip end and pull it straight out. Fit the new brush at the drive lug end first, then push the other end in until it snaps into the retainer clip. Clarke's schedule calls for checking and cleaning the brush daily. Brushes are wear items and aren't covered by Nilfisk's machine warranty except for manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brush is turned by a belt from the brush motor. If the motor runs but the brush won't turn, check the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clarke-ex40-drive-belt-56315321\"\u003eEX40 drive belt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-header-text\"\u003eClarke EX40 16ST Brush Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarke (Nilfisk)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard nylon 56265044\u003cbr\u003eBlue hard 56265175\u003cbr\u003e240 grit 56265176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylindrical brush assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarke EX40 16ST (56265504)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/3 hp, belt drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive lug and retainer clip, no tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-header-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDocument Downloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"documents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"doc\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc-pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/clarke-ex40-cylindrical-brushes-parts-manual.pdf?v=1793206906\" download=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClarke EX40 16ST and 18LX \u003cstrong\u003eParts Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e (PDF, 4.7 MB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"doc\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"doc-pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/clarke-ex40-cylindrical-brushes-operator-manual.pdf?v=1793206906\" download=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClarke EX40 16ST and 18LX \u003cstrong\u003eOperator Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e (English, Spanish, French; PDF, 7.4 MB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which part you need? Send us your machine model or serial number, call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18556015678\"\u003e(855) 601-5678\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@oneupcleaning.com\"\u003esupport@oneupcleaning.com\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll confirm the fit before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Standard Nylon","offer_id":68201072492848,"sku":"CLA-56265044","price":182.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Hard","offer_id":68201072525616,"sku":"CLA-56265175","price":283.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 Grit","offer_id":68201072558384,"sku":"CLA-56265176","price":609.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0883\/9984\/files\/clarke-ex40-brush-16-inch-56265044.webp?v=1793207386","url":"https:\/\/oneupcleaning.com\/products\/clarke-ex40-16st-brush-assembly-16-inch","provider":"OneUp Cleaning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}