Replacing Brush Roll Belt - Hoover U5184-900 Owner's Manual

Belt replacement
The belt on your Hoover cleaner causes
the brush roll to rotate and is important
for the effective operation of"your cleaner.
The brush roll belt is designed to last a
long time and does not normally need
replacement. The belt is located under the
hood of the cleaner and should be checked
From time to time to be sure it is in good
condition.
Inspecting the belt
Disconnect c leanerfrom electricaloutlet.
The belt can be seen by removing the
bottom plate (A). To remove, step on handle
release pedal and place cleaner in the lowest
position. Turn cleaner over. Using a Phillips
screwdriver, remove the two screws and lift
off the bottom plate.
3f the belt is cracked, gouged or broken, it
should be replaced.
A new belt can be installed at your nearest
Hoover Sales and Service Center.
Lubrication
The cleaner is equipped with bearings that
Contain sufficient lubrication for the life of
the cleaner. The addition of lubricant could
cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubrkant
to any bearings.
Thermal protector
An internal thermal protector has been
designed into your cleaner to protect it from
overheating.
When the thermal protector activates, the
suetion motor will stop running, however the
agitator will continue to run. If this happens,
proceed
as follows:
1. Turn the cleaner OFF and disconnect
it
from the electrical outlet.
2. Check dirt cup, HEPA cartridge filter and
foam filter for dirt accumulation.
3. Refer to "Clearing blockages" section.
4. When the motor cools, 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).
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