Lubrication
The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubri- cant could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to motor bear- ings.
The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated peri- odically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
Hoover Cleaning Performance
This Hoover Cleaning Performance System 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 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Carpet Cleaning Effectiveness Testing (ASTM Test F608). Other performance factors include Hose Power (ASTM Test F558), Surface Litter Cleaning, Hard Floor Cleaning, Edge Cleaning, Air Filtration and Cleaning Width.
Thermal protector
An internal thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating.
When the thermal protector activates, the cleaner will stop running. If this happens, proceed as follows:
1.Turn the cleaner OFF and discon - nect it from the electrical outlet.
2.Check secondary and final filters for dirt accumulation.
3.Refer to “Clearing blockages” sec-
tion.
4.When cleaner is unplugged and the motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector automatically resets and cleaning may continue.
If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner may need servicing (see “Service” section).
4. Trouble shooting
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 or tripped breaker
•Replace fuse or reset breaker
•Thermal protector activated•Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes (this will reset the thermal protector)
Problem: Cleaner / tools won’t pick up
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
•Broken or worn belt(s)
•Replace belt(s)
•Brush roll worn
•Replace brush roll
•Filter bag full
•Change filter bag
•Incorrect carpet height setting
•Move carpet height control to lower s e t t i n g
•Blockage in air flow passage
•Clear blockage (see “Clearing block- ages section)
Problem: Cleaner hard to push
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
•Incorrect carpet height setting
•Move carpet height control to a higher setting
Problem: Cleaner won’t self-propel
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
•Flat belt broken or worn
•Replace belt
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•Slide button to ON
Problem: Brush roll not turning
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
•Brush roll in OFF position
•Move brush roll control to ON position (carpet)
•Flat belt broken or worn
•Replace belt
Clearing blockages
Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned over.
Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system. Refer to the following steps to check for blockages continuing with each step until the blockage is found:
1.Check fullness of filter bag; change if needed.
4 - 1
C
A
B
Checking airflow path
2.Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check for suction at end of hose (A).
a.If there is suction, continue with step 3.
b.If there is no suction, check for blockage in hose and dirt tube as follows:
1)Disconnect hose from dirt duct (C) by reversing procedure for “Attach hose” on p. 4, Figs.
2)Clear out hose.
3)Look into (C) and remove blockage.
3.Check connection at hose tube (B); remove any blockage.
4.Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
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F
H
G
Checking under bottom plate
5.Remove bottom plate ( Fig.
Look into opening (F), in channnels (G) and around liner (H), and remove any accumulated debris.
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