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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.
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.
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.
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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).
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Removing belt | Positioning back of belt | Positioning front of belt |
Flat belt (B) operates the
Remove used belt (B) from large pulley
(C) and discard.
With lettering on outside of belt, slide new belt over motor shaft (D).
Place other end of belt over large pulley
(C)while rolling the pulley in direction shown.
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Replacing bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips head screws. Tighten screws securely.
B rush roll re p l a c e m e n t
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When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned over.
When brush roll brushes are worn, it should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, move the edge of a card across bottom plate while turning brush roll. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace brush roll if brushes do not touch card.
What to buy
When purchasing a new brush roll, ask for HOOVER part No. 48414069.
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