Replacing Belt - Hoover U5194 Owner's Manual

3-13
A
Replacing flat belt
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Removing bottom plate
WARNING: Agitator brush roll can
start suddenly. Unplug cleaner
before turning it over.
Place handle in low position and
turn cleaner over so bottom side is
facing up.
Remove the 6 screws as shown with
a Phillips screwdriver.
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.
The agitator brush roll
When to replace
When agitator brush roll brushes are
worn, the agitator brush roll should
be replaced.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
WARNING: Agitator brush roll can
start suddenly. Unplug cleaner
before turning it over.
What to buy
When purchasing a new agitator,
ask for HOOVER part No.
93002361.
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B
C
Removing belt
Remove used belt (B) from large
pulley (C) and discard.
3-17
Turn agitator brush roll making sure
belt turns freely and is not pinched
between agitator brush roll and agi-
tator shield.
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To check condition of brushes, move
edge of a card across bottom plate
while turning agitator brush roll. To
maintain cleaning effectiveness,
replace agitator brush roll if brushes
do not touch card.
3-15
D
Positioning back of belt
With lettering on outside of belt,
slide new belt over motor shaft (D).
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Replacing bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 6
Phillips head screws. Tighten
screws securely.
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A
Removing agitator brush roll
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Turn carpet height adjustment knob
to lowest setting. Turn cleaner over
and remove bottom plate (Fig. 3-13).
Lift up agitator brush roll and slide
V-belt (A) off agitator brush roll.
Continued
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