If You Have A Problem; Lubrication; Replacing Agitator - Hoover C1404 Operating Instructions Manual

34
34 Turn cleaner over and lift off
hood.
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The agitator
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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 agi-
tator if brushes do not touch card.
If you have a
problem
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the checklist below.
Problem: Cleaner won't run
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in
• Plug unit in firmly
• No voltage in wall plug
• Check fuse or breaker
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker
• Replace fuse/reset breaker
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35
F
Stretch new belt onto motor
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pulley (F).
Extra effort may be required to
stretch belt onto pulley.
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, remove bot-
tom plate and reposition belt in the
belt guide.
What to buy
The agitator may be replaced with
part No. 48414-155.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove hood as shown in Figs. 33
and 34 of "How to replace belt".
Problem: Cleaner won't pick up
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Broken or worn belt
• Replace belt
• Brush roll brushes worn
• Replace brush roll
• Filter bag full
• Change filter bag
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36 Place hood on cleaner body
and press to snap all four
latches. Pull up on hood slightly to
make sure all four latches are
secured.
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G
38 Pull belt off motor pulley as
shown.
Remove bottom plate as shown in
Fig. 29 of "How to replace belt".
Remove agitator from cleaner and
discard.
Reposition belt and new agitator by
referring to Figs. 31 to 35.

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings
that contain sufficient lubrication for
the life of the motor. The addition of
lubricant could cause damage.
Therefore, do not add lubricant to
motor bearings.
The agitator is equipped with two
ball bearings that should be lubricat-
ed periodically by a Hoover Factory
Service Center or an Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.