3-13

Replacing bottom plate

Line up bottom plate with front edge of cleaner and rotate it into position.

Reposition the 2 Phillips head screws. Tighten screws securely.

Agitator brush roll

What to buy

replacement

When purchasing a new brush roll, as

3-14

for Hoover part No. 48414-081.

How to replace

 

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

 

outlet.

 

1. Remove bottom plate, belt and brush

 

roll following directions for Fig. 3-8

 

and 3-9.

 

2. Discard old brush roll

 

3. Continue following the directions for

When to replace

“Belt replacement” starting with

Fig. 3-11 to reposition belt, new

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

brush roll and bottom plate.

outlet

 

When brush roll brushes are worn, it should be replaced.

To check condition of brushes, move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning brush roll. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace brush roll if brushes do not touch card.

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor bearings.

The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

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 on-line at www.hoover.com OR -

calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations

(U.S. only).

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: 330-499-9499.

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, Phone: 1-800-263-6376.

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.)

Hoover Cleaning Per- formance

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 Testing (ASTM Test F608). Other performance factors include Hose Power (ASTM Test F558), Surface Litter Cleaning, Hard Floor Cleaning, Edge Cleaning, Cleaning Width, and Air Filtra- tion.

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cleaner specifications

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