Clearing Blockages - Hoover U8341 Owner's Manual

Clearing blockages

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Low suction or pick up may be due to a
blockage in the system. Refer to the fol-
lowing steps to check for blockages con-
tinuing with each step until the blockage
is found:
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from
electrical outlet.
1. Check fullness of dirt cup container.
Empty cup if full.
Check wand
5. Turn cleaner OFF and discon-
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nect from electrical outlet.
6. Remove wand from cleaner. Check for
blockage. Clear blockage.
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Check agitator brush roll
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from
electrical outlet.
2. Turn cleaner over and remove
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any debris that has accumulated
on the agitator brush roll.
Return cleaner to operating position.
Plug in, turn cleaner back ON and con-
tinue cleaning.
Check powered pet hair
cleaning tool
1. Disconnect powered pet hair
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cleaning tool from hose.
Remove bottom plate, belt guard and
turbine as described in Figs. 46, 47
and 53.
Remove any blockage from turbine
channel (A).
Replace belt turbine, agitator brush
roll, belt guard and bottom plate.
Check airflow path
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4. Plug cleaner in and turn ON.
Check for suction at end of hose. If there
is suction, continue with step 6. If there
is no suction, check for blockage in
hose. Clear blockage.
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