Replace bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips head screws. Tighten screws securely.
The agitator brush roll
When to replace
When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, discon- nect cleaner from electrical outlet. Move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator if brushes do not touch card.
What to buy
Your cleaner requires either a 13” or 15” agitator. When purchasing a new agita- tor, ask for one of the following:
13” - HOOVER part No. 48414110
15” - HOOVER part No. 48414115.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator following directions in “The belt” section beginning with Fig.
Discard old agitator.
Continue following the directions in “The belt” section to reposition belt, new agitator and bottom plate.
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 brush roll is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubri- cated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
Thermal protector
An internal thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating.
When the thermal protector activates, the cleaner will stop running. If this happens, proceed as follows:
1.Turn the cleaner OFF and discon- nect it from the electrical outlet.
2.Check secondary and final filters for dirt accumulation.
3.Refer to “Clearing blockages” section.
4.When cleaner is unplugged and the motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector automatically resets and cleaning may continue.
If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner may need servicing
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service
Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by:
•checking the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” OR -
•checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR -
•checking the Service section of The Hoover Company
•calling
Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service, this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Consumer Response Center, North Canton, Ohio 44720, Phone:
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, Phone:
Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner.)
4. If you have a
Hoover cleaning performance
This Hoover Cleaning Performance Sys- tem is for comparing the relative pro- gressive performance of Hoover uprights only and not for comparison with any other brands. The majority of this rating is based upon the ASTM International Carpet Cleaning Effective- ness Test (ASTM Test F608). Other per- formance factors include Hose Power (ASTM Test F558), Surface Litter Clean- ing, Hard Floor Cleaning, Edge Clean- ing, Cleaning Width, and Air Filtration.
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