Replacing Belt; Headlight Replacement; Belt Replacement - Hoover U5268 Owner's Manual

Headlight replacement

What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, HOOVER part No.
27313107.
3-13
Remove lens
- Disconnect cleaner
from electrical outlet.
Using a screwdriver, remove the two
screws as shown and lift off lens.

Belt replacement

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 hood of the
cleaner and should be checked from
time to time to be sure it is in good con-
dition.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
To check belt, remove hood and agitator
cover as shown in Figs. 3-16 through 3-
19. 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. 38528040
(belt package part no. 40201190).
3-18
Lift hood off cleaner.
3-14
Install bulb
- Pull old bulb straight
out of socket. Push new bulb straight
into socket until locked in place. Do not
twist bulb.
Excessive force is not required.
3-16
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
With the handle in the upright position,
tilt cleaner back until it rests on floor.
Remove the 2 screws near the front of
the brush roll cavity.
3-19
B
Remove the 2 screws behind the
agitator cover.
Remove agitator cover (B).
3-15
Replace lens
- Reposition lens (L)
and secure with the two screws.
3-17
Press on handle release pedal (A) and
lower the nozzle so it is flat.
Remove hose end (Fig. 2-13).
Remove 2 screws at rear of hood.
3-20
Remove agitator and used belt.
Discard used belt.
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