Hoover PowerMAX Service Instructions Manual page 22

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
H. Cord reel
continually
retracts
I. Dirt/Dust
leakage
inside bag
cavity
J, Motor runs
unit won't
pick up.
K. Noise and
/or
vibration
1. Grease or dirt on cord reel pad or hub.
2. Brake pad worn.
3. Cord reel brake spring broken.
1. Clean hub and brake pad.
2. Replace cord reel assembly.
3. Replace cord reel assembly.
.
Bag broken.
2. Bag collar torn or loose.
3. Bag collar seal damaged or missing.
4. Bag collar support not latest support.
1. Replace bag and thoroughly clean inside of bag.
cavity and secondary filter. Use Genuine Hoover
bags for best results,
2. Replace bag.
3. Replace. Seal is friction fit to bag lid.
4. Update with latest support. Models produced after
8/93 not affected.
1. Bag full. 1. Change bag,
2. Bag pores clogged with fine materials, 2. Change bag.
3. Obstruction in hose, wands, p.n. etc. 3. Clear obstruction.
4. Secondary filter clogged. 4. Replace filter,
5. Powered nozzle agitator brushes worn. 5. Replace brushes.
6. Powered nozzle belt broken or stretched. 6. Replace belt.
7. Furniture guard tom or worn. 7. Replace furniture guard.
8. Motor retainer seals damaged or missing. 8. Replace.
9. Motor retainer screws loose, 9. Tighten and check.
10. Motor gasket damaged, 10. Replace.
11. Motor fan damaged. 11, Replace.
Note: Main Bodies were changed on PowerMax units in January of 1996. This change subsequently
resulted in a change to the motor cover assembly. If you replace a main body on a unit produced prior to
the change and do not update the motor cover assembly, it will result in significant suction loss. Ref:
Service Bulletin 1-96,
1. Motor bearings failed. 1. Replace armature / bearing assembly or diffuser.
2. Fan failed. Loose or damaged. 2. Replace or tighten,
Note: When servicing these motors, the balancing rings should be removed upon reassembly. Failure to
do so could result in some vibration. Balancing rings / washers were omitted from production units built
after August 1991.