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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 hood of the
cleaner and should be checked from
time to time to be sure it is in good con-
dition.
When
to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
To check belt, remove hood and agitator
cover as shown in Figs. 3-17 through 3-
19. Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or
broken.
What
to buy
To assure effective operation,
use only
genuine HOOVER belts with your
cleaner. When purchasing
a new belt,
ask for HOOVER part No. 40201190.
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How
to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
With the handle in the upright position,
tilt cleaner back until it rests on floor.
Remove the 2 screws near the front of
the brush roll cavity.
Press on handle release pedal (L) and
lower the nozzle so it is flat.
Remove hose end (Fig. 2-11).
Remove 2 screws at rear of hood.
Lift hood off cleaner.
Remove the 2 screws behind the
agitator cover.
Remove agitator cover (M).
Remove agitator and used belt.
Discard used belt.
With lettering to the outside of belt, slide
new belt along side of cleaner cavity
and over motor pulley (N).
Insert agitator through belt and place
belt in belt guide (0).
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into posi-
tion by first sliding end opposite the belt
into the rectangular
slot (P) on side of
cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (Q) into place.
Turn agitator, making sure belt is not
pinched between agitator and cleaner
body. The belt must rotate freely inside
the belt guide. If the agitator does not
turn, reposition belt in the belt guide.
Continued
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