Replacing Belt; Replacing Headlight; Belt Replacement - Hoover U5180-950 Owner's Manual

Final filter
How to clean
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not operate cleaner
without dirt cup or filters in place.
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A
Remove dirt cup as described in
Fig. 3-2.
Pull filter frame (A) straight out from
bottom of dirt cup cavity. Do not
attempt to remove filter (B) from
frame.
Hand wash in cold water with a mild
detergent.
Allow to air dry for 24 hours before
replacing frame into bottom of dirt
cup cavity.
What to buy
When purchasing new filters, ask
for:
Secondary filter-white fabric filter,
HOOVER part No. 93002520.
Final filter assemby, HOOVER part
No. 93002521.
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Replacing lens
Reposition lens and secure with the
screw.
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Headlight replace-
ment
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 13 volt, T-3 114
wedge base bulb, Hoover part No.
27313107.
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B
Removing lens
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Press handle release pedal and
place handle in low position.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the the screw as shown and lift off
lens.

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 condition.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
To check belt, remove hood as
shown in Fig. 3-13. 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.
38528040 (belt package part No.
40201190).
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Installing bulb
Pull old bulb straight out of socket.
Push new bulb straight into socket
until locked in place.
Excessive force is not required.
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A
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Removing hood
Press handle release pedal and
place handle in low position.
Using a coin, turn the two slots (A)
on either side of the hood as shown.
A