Belts
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
WARNING: Agitator brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner before turning it over.
The belts are located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure they are in good condition.
Replacing Flat Belt
Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or broken. To check the flat belt, refer to Fig.
Removing Bottom |
Plate |
Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over so bottom side is facing up.
Removing Belt
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A | B |
Remove used belt (A) from large pulley (B) and discard.
Positioning Belt
| With lettering on | ||
| outside of belt, slide | ||
A | B | new belt over motor | |
shaft (A). | |||
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| Place other end of | |
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| belt over large pulley | |
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| (B) while rolling the | |
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| pulley in direction | |
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Turn agitator brush roll making sure belt turns freely and is not pinched between agitator brush roll and agitator shield.
Remove the 6 screws as shown with a Phillips screwdriver.
Lift off bottom plate.
Flat Belt: What to Buy
Use only genuine HOOVER belts with your cleaner. When purchasing a new belt, ask for Flat belt - HOOVER part No.
Reposition bottom plate and 6 Phillips head screws. Tighten screws securely.
Inspecting V-Belt
The | ||
is not normally replaced. However, if the | ||
| cracked, gouged or broken, it should be replaced. | |
| Slide flat belt off large pulley as shown in Fig. | |
| To remove | |
A | Then firmly pull on belt and “snap” it out. | |
Discard used belt. | ||
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BTo install new belt (with lettering on outside of 
belt), slide back of belt over pulley and pull front of belt toward groove (B) next to pulley. Belt will “pop” into place.
V-Belt: What to Buy
Use only genuine HOOVER belts with your cleaner. When purchasing a new belt, ask for V belt - HOOVER part No.
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Insert agitator brush roll through belt and position belt in groove (A) on agitator brush roll.
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