Lubrication; Replacing Agitator Brush Roll - Hoover U5268 Owner's Manual

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With lettering to the outside of belt, slide
new belt along side of cleaner cavity
and over motor pulley (C).
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Replace agitator cover (B) and 2
screws.
The agitator brush roll
When to replace
When agitator brushes are worn, the
agitator 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. 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. 48414130.
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C
D
Insert agitator through belt and place
belt in belt guide (D).
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B
Replace hood, 2 screws and hose.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove hood and agitator cover as
described in the "Belt replacement"
section.
Discard old agitator.
Continue following the directions in the
"Belt replacement" section to replace
belt, new agitator, agitator cover and
hood.
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E
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into posi-
tion by first sliding end opposite the belt
into the rectangular slot (E) on side of
cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (F) into place.
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, reposition belt in the belt guide.
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Raise nozzle up and replace the 2
screws on the bottom.

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 brush roll is equipped with
two ball bearings that should be lubri-
cated periodically by a Hoover Factory
Service Center or an Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
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