Lubrication; Clearing Obstructions; Warranty - Hoover Limited Owner's Manual

The Agitator
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from
electrical outlet
When agitator brushes are worn,
the agitator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes,
move edge of a card across
bottom plate while turning agitator.
To maintain cleaning effectiveness,
replace agitator if brushes do not
touch card.
What to buy
The agitator may be replaced with
either a single or double row of
brushes.
Single row of brushes - Hoover part
No. 48414-051.
Double row of brushes - Hoover
part No. 48414-049.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from
electrical outlet
1. Remove bottom plate and hood
as shown in "How to replace belt."
Remove agitator from cleaner.
2. Discard old agitator.
3. Replace with new agitator and
belt as shown in steps 5-8 of "How
to replace belt."
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Clearing obstructions

Remove large items from surfaces before vacuuming to prevent obstructions
and to maintain cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner.
HOSE DOOR
AGITATOR CAVITY
If no obstruction is found and a problem persists, contact your Hoover
Factory Service Center or Authorized Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for
the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do not
add lubricant to motor bearings.
The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated
periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
If an obstruction occurs during
tool use, turn cleaner off and
disconnect from electrical outlet
and disconnect hose from
cleaner. Open hose door and
carefully remove any visible
obstruction. If no obstruction is
found, check hose and tools.
Remove obstruction. To continue
using tools, reattach hose to
cleaner.
If an obstruction occurs during
floor cleaning, disconnect cleaner
from electrical outlet and turn
cleaner to expose underside.
Remove bottom plate and agitator
as shown in "The belts" section.
Carefully remove any obstruction
from agitator cavity.
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