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F

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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G

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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