If You Have A Problem; Lubrication - Hoover 4600 Owner's Manual

What to buy
The agitator may be replaced with either
a single or double row of brushes.
Single row of brushes -
Hoover part No. 48414-051,
Double row of brushes -
Hoover part No. 48414-049.

4. If you have a problem

This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it
was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite
easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this check list is provided for your conve-
nience.
Problem: Cleaner won't run
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in.
• Plug in firmly.
• No voltage in wall plug.
• Check fuse or breaker.
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
• Replace fuse/reset breaker.
Problem: Cleaner won't pick up
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Broken or worn belt.
• Replace belt.
• Agitator brush roll worn.
• Replace brush roll.
• Bag full.
• Change paper bag.
• Incorrect carpet height settings.
• Move nozzle control knob to type
of carpet being cleaned.
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How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove hood as shown in Figs. 3-10 -
3-12 of "How to replace belt".
Pull belt off motor pulley as shown
above.
Remove bottom plate as shown in Fig.
3-6 of "How to replace belt".
Remove agitator from cleaner and dis-
card.
Reposition belt and new agitator begin-
ning with Fig. 3-8.
Problem: Cleaning tools won't
pick up
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Hose clogged.
• Remove hose and tools; remove
obstruction.
• Hose connector inserted
incorrectly.
• Re-insert hose connector properly
(see page 9.)
Problem: Cleaner hard to push
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Incorrect carpet height settings.
• Move nozzle control knob to type
of carpet being cleaned.

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings
which contain sufficient lubrication for
the life of the motor. The addition of
lubricant could cause damage. Do not
add lubricant to motor bearings.
The agitator is equipped with two ball
bearings that should be lubricated peri-
odically by a Hoover Factory Service
Center or an Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
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