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F

Removing filter

Lift out filter (F) and hand wash it in cold water with mild detergent.

Let filter air dry and reposition it on

the front of the cleaner. Reposition retain- er and filter bag door.

Should you want to replace this filter, ask for HOOVER part No. 38765024.

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Headlight

What to buy

This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulb, Hoover part No. 27313- 101.

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Removing hood

Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over.

Hood snaps off by inserting the end of a flat screwdriver into one of the areas (labeled with an arrow) on either side of the cleaner as shown. Push screwdriver outward to release hood. Repeat on the other side and remove hood.

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Installing bulb and reposition- ing hood

Pull old bulb straight out of socket. Push new bulb straight into socket until locked in place.

Excessive force is not required.

Reposition hood and push firmly to snap it into place on the sides and at the front.

Note: It is not necessary to turn the cleaner over and use a screwdriver to remove the hood once you are familiar with the 2 places on the hood (indicated by arrows in Fig. 3-6) that unlatch it. Simply pull the sides of the hood out- ward at those areas and lift off the hood.

Belt replacement

The belt on your HOOVER cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of the cleaner. The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition.

When to replace

To check belt, remove bottom plate as shown in “How to replace.” Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or broken.

What to buy

To assure effective operation, use only genuine HOOVER belts with your cleaner. When purchasing a new belt, ask for Hoover part No. 40201190.

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G

How to replace

Removing bottom plate

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over.

Remove the 2 screws as shown with a Phillips screw driver.

Lift bottom plate at (G) and rotate it off the cleaner.

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Removing used belt

Remove agitator brush roll and used belt.

Discard used belt.

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H

Positioning belt over pulley

With lettering on outside of belt, pinch belt into a loop and twist slightly to slide new belt over motor pulley (H).

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I

Positioning belt over brush roll

Insert brush roll through belt and place belt in belt guide (I) on brush roll.

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J

K

Installing brush roll

Grasp brush roll firmly and fit it into posi- tion by first sliding belt side into the rec- tangular slot (J) on side of cleaner.

Pull other side of brush roll (K) into place.

Turn brush roll making sure belt is not pinched between brush roll and cleaner base.

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