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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
One extra belt has been provided with
your cleaner.
To assure effective operation, use only
genuine HOOVER belts with your
cleaner. When purchasing a new belt,
ask for Hoover part No. 38528-027.
3-15
C
B
Positioning belt over pulley
With lettering on outside of belt and
positioned as shown in box on (C),
slide new belt over motor pulley (B).
3-18
Replacing bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips
head screws. Tighten screws securely.
12
3-13
A
How to replace
Removing bottom plate
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with a
Phillips screw driver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).
3-16
Positioning belt over brush
roll
Insert brush roll through belt and place
belt in belt guide (D) on brush roll.
Agitator brush roll
replacement
3-19
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
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.
3-14
Removing used belt
Remove agitator brush roll and
used belt.
Discard used belt.
3-17
E
D
Installing brush roll
Grasp brush roll firmly and fit it into position
by first sliding end opposite the belt into
the rectangular slot (E) on side of cleaner.
Pull other side of brush roll (F) into place.
Turn brush roll making sure belt is not
pinched between brush roll and cleaner
base.
What to buy
When purchasing a new brush roll, as
for Hoover part No. 48414-061.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
1. Remove bottom plate, belt and brush
roll following directions for Fig. 3-13
and 3-14.
2. Discard old brush roll
3. Continue following the directions for
"Belt replacement" starting with
Fig. 3-15 to reposition belt, new
brush roll and bottom plate.
F
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