3-12

3-11

D
C

3-9

3-10

Belt replacement
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.
The flat (wide) belt is described below;
the other is described under “Brush roll
replacement”.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start
suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it
is turned over.
To check the flat belt, remove bottom
plate as shown in Fig. 3-9. Replace belt
if it is stretched, cut or broken.
What to buy
To assure effective operation, use only
genuine HOOVER belts with your clean-
er. When purchasing a new belt, ask
for: Flat belt - HOOVER part No.
38528035.

Replacing flat belt

Removing bottom plate

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start
suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it
is turned over.
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over so bottom side is up.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with a
Phillips screw driver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).

Positioning back of belt

With lettering on outside of belt, slide
new belt over motor shaft (D).

Removing belt

Flat belt (B) operates the self-propel fea-
ture and indirectly drives the brush roll.
Remove used belt (B) from large pulley
(C) and discard.
A
B

Positioning front of belt

Place other end of belt over large pulley
(C) while rolling the pulley in direction
shown.
C
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3-8

Installing bulb and replacing

lens

Pull old bulb straight out of socket.
Push new bulb straight into socket until
locked in place.
Excessive force is not required.
Reposition lens and secure with the two
screws.

How to reattach filter

door

The filter door is designed with a “break-
away“ feature which allows it to snap
free if it is pushed open too far.
To reattach, align hinges (C) of cover
with slots on sides of filter area.
Press door back into place.

3-6 Check brush roll chan-

nels

Because your WindTunnel™ cleaner
picks up so well, we strongly recom-
mend you check for debris accumulation
in the channels next to the brush roll
when you check the filters. Removing
this debris will help maintain you clean-
er’s excellent pick up and suction.
Remove debris as follows:
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Check for debris accumulation by
removing bottom plate (Fig. 3-9) and
looking in the channels next to the brush
roll (Fig. 3-18).
Remove any accumulation.
Reposition bottom plate (Fig. 3-13).
C
Headlight replace-ment

3-7

Removing lens

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the
two screws as shown and lift off lens.
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, Hoover part No.
27313101.