Installing
new
belt
With lettering on outside of belt and
positioned as shown in box on (D), slide
new belt over motor pulley (B).
Replacing
agitator
brush
roll
Insert agitator through belt and place
belt in belt guide (C) on agitator.
Should the agitator shield (D) become
dislodged while replacing the belt or the
agitator, reposition it as shown noting the
placement of its belt guide (E).
G_
Securing
agitator
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into posi-
tion by first sliding end opposite tile belt
into tile rectangular
slot (F) on side of
cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (G) into place.
Turn agitator making sure belt is not
pinched between agitator and agitator
shield.
Replacing
bottom
plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips
head screws. Tighten screws securely,
The
agitator
brush
to||
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. 48414115.
How
to replace
Disconnect
cleaner
from
electrical
outlet.
Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator
following directions
in "The belt" section
beginning with Fig. 3-17.
Discard old agitator.
Continue following the directions in "The
belt" section to reposition belt, new
agitator and bottom plate.
The
edge
groomers
When to replace
The edge groomers, located on both
sides of the nozzle, should be replaced
when they appear worn.
What
to buy
When purchasing
edge groomers, ask
for HOOVER part No. 39511004.
How
to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove bottom plate as described in "The
belt" section (Fig. 3-17).
Installing
groomers
Lift off both old edge groomers and slide
new edge groomers into position as
shown.
Reposition bottom plate and secure with
4 Phillips head screws.
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