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Stretch new belt onto motor pulley
(F).
Extra effort may be required to stretch belt onto pulley.
Turn agitator, making sure belt is not pinched between agitator and cleaner body. The belt must rotate freely inside the belt guide. If the agitator does not turn, remove bot- tom plate and reposition belt in the belt guide.
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Place hood on cleaner body and press to snap all four latches. Pull up on hood slightly to make sure all four latches are secured.
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The agitator
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace agi- tator if brushes do not touch card.
What to buy
The agitator may be replaced with Hoover part No. 48414118.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Remove hood as shown in Figs. 30 and 31 of “How to replace belt”.
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Pull belt off motor pulley as shown.
Remove bottom plate as shown in Figs. 26 & 27 of “How to replace belt”. Remove agitator from cleaner and discard.
Reposition belt and new agitator by referring to Figs. 28 to 32.
If you have a problem
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the checklist below.
Problem: Cleaner won’t run
Possible cause
Possible solution
•Not firmly plugged in
•Plug unit in firmly
•No voltage in wall plug
•Check fuse or breaker
•Blown fuse/tripped breaker
•Replace fuse/reset breaker
Problem: Cleaner won’t pick up
Possible cause
Possible solution
•Broken or worn belt
•Replace belt
•Brush roll brushes worn
•Replace brush roll
•Filter bag full
•Change filter bag
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage.
Therefore, do not add lubricant to motor bearings.
The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricat- ed periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
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