Replacing Belts; Belt Replacement - Hoover U6634900 Owner's Manual

Belt replacement

The belts are located under the bottom
plate of the cleaner and should be
checked from time to time to be sure
they are in good condition.
The flat (wide) belt is described below;
the other is described under "Brush roll
replacement".
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start sudden-
ly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned
over.
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B
C
Removing used belt
Flat belt (B) operates the self-propel
feature and indirectly drives the brush
roll.
Remove used belt (B) from large pulley
(C) and discard.
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Replacing bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips
head screws. Tighten screws securely.
10
To check the flat belt, remove bottom
plate as shown in Fig. 3-18. 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 flat belt Hoover belt part no.
38528035 (belt package part no.
40201170).
Replacing flat belt
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start sudden-
ly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned
over.
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D
Positioning back of belt
With lettering on outside of belt, slide
new belt over motor shaft (D).
The agitator brush roll
When to replace
When agitator brushes are worn, the agi-
tator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, discon-
nect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Move edge of a card across bottom plate
while turning agitator (Fig. 3-23). To
maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace
agitator if brushes do not touch card.
What to buy
When purchasing a new agitator, ask for
HOOVER part No. 48414069.
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A
Removing bottom plate
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over so bottom side is up.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with a
Phillips screw driver. Lift off bottom plate
(A).
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C
Positioning front of belt
Place other end of belt over large pulley
(C) while rolling the pulley in direction
shown. Extra effort may be required to
stretch belt onto pulley.
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