Replacing Belt; Replacing Headlight - Hoover WindTunnel Owner's Manual

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The headlight
(some models only)
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, Hoover part No. 27313-101.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Using a screwdriver, remove the
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two screws as shown and lift off
lens.
The belt
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 bottom plate of
the cleaner and should be checked from
time to time to be sure it is is in good
condition.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
To check belt, remove bottom plate as
shown in "How to replace." 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. 38528-033.
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B
With lettering on outside of belt and
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positioned as shown in box on (D),
slide new belt over motor pulley (B).
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Pull old bulb straight out of socket.
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Push new bulb straight into socket
until locked in place.
Excessive force is not required.
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How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over so bottom side is up.
Remove the 4 screws as shown
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with a Phillips screw driver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).
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E
D
Insert agitator through belt and
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place belt in belt guide (C) on
agitator.
Should the agitator shield (D) become
dislodged while replacing the belt or the
agitator, reposition it as shown noting the
placement of its belt guide (E).
A
C
D
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Reposition lens and secure with
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the two screws.
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Remove agitator and used belt.
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Discard used belt.
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G
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into
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position by first sliding end opposite
the belt into the rectangular slot (F) on
side of cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (G) into place.
Turn agitator making sure belt is not
pinched between agitator and agitator
shield.
Continued
F
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