Hoover R3 7-96 owner manual What to buy Belts, Agitator belt

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The headlight

What to buy

This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base bulb.

Hoover part No. 27313101

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

1. Place screwdriver into one of

the slots at lower edge of lens.

Press handle of screwdriver

SELF

PROPEL

BELT

AGITATOR

BELT

What to buy

The belts

There are two belts on your cleaner. One belt drives the agitator; the other operates the Self Propel feature.

When buying new belts, you should always insist on genuine HOOVER parts. Other belts may not meet the Hoover design and quality control standards. They may not operate the agitator or Self Propel transmission correctly and may cause damage.

down to release lens. Repeat

in second slot if necessary.

2. Lift out lens.

3. Pull old bulb straight out of

socket. Push new bulb straight

into socket until locked in place.

Excessive force is not re-

Agitator belt - Hoover part No. 38528008

Self Propel belt - Hoover part No. 160147

Agitator belt

When to replace

Check from time to time to be sure the belt is in good condition. If it is stretched, cut, or broken, it should be replaced.

quired.

4. Replace lens by inserting

tabs on top of lens under edge

of opening on cleaner.

5. Press firmly at bottom of lens

to snap lens into place.

 

 

 

NOT BROKEN

BROKEN

The “BELT CHECK” indicator (some models only) will spin when the cleaner is turned on and the agitator belt is not broken.

If the indicator does not spin and the orange bar is visible when the cleaner is turned on, the belt is broken and must be replaced.

The cleaner must be turned on for the indicator to register a broken belt.

The “BELT CHECK” indicator does not register a broken Self Propel belt.

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Contents Self-Propelled Upright Cleaners Hoover COMPANY, North CANTON, OhioFill in and retain Read ALL Instructions Before Using this ApplianceIndex Unpacking Questions or Concerns? How to attach hose and toolsIng carpet and floors to insure proper cleaning performance Attach hose Attach toolsSelf Propel feature How to useSelf Propel control button Lowest setting For all types of carpet Embedded Dirt Finder featureAdjustment for carpet pile height Some models only Quick cord release Cleaning tools Attach hose to cleaner Air freshener dispenserMaintenance BagHow to replace Embedded Dirt Finder batteryHow to change bag VoltWhat to buy Belts What to buyAgitator belt Motor pulley, with lettering on How to replace agitator beltMotor Pulley Belt Belt visible and not againstClearing obstructions How to replace self propel beltSelf propel belt Hose DoorHow to replace Agitator brush rollCleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating If you have a problemService Lubrication