Powered
hand
tool
(some models only)
Agitator
brush
roll
replacement
When agitator brush roll brushes are
worn, the brush roll should be replaced.
Ask for HOOVER part No. 48414088.
How
to replace
1. Remove tool from hose and turn it so
bottom faces up. Press the latches on
either side of tool and remove bottom
plate (A).
2. Unscrew the two Phillips screws and
remove belt guard (B).
3. Remove agitator including
end plates
(C) and discard.
4. Inspect belt to ensure that it is in
good condition.
If belt is cracked,
gouged or broken, replace it (see follow-
ing section).
5. Insert brush roll through belt and posi-
tion belt over gear teeth (D) on brush
roll.
6. With curved ends down, slide end
plates (C) of brush roll into slots (E) on
tool.
Powered
hand
tool
Belt
replacement
Inspecting
the
belt
The powered hand tool belt is designed
to last a long time and is not normally
replaced. However, if the belt is crack-
ed, gouged or broken, it should be
replaced.
The belt can be seen through the top of
the nozzle or by removing the bottom
plate and belt guard (Figs. 3-25 and 3-
26).
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7. Replace belt guard (B) making sure
not to pinch brush bristles in guard. Turn
agitator, making sure it rotates freely.
Replace and tighten screws.
8. To replace bottom plate (A), insert the
four tabs on edge of bottom plate into
slots on front of tool.
Pivot bottom plate down and snap
closed.
Replacing
belt
When replacing belt, ask for HOOVER
part No. 38528037.
1. Remove bottom plate, belt guard and
brush roll as described
in Figs. 3-25
through 3-27.
F
E
2. Grasp turbine (E) and pull firmly to
remove.
3. Remove belt from turbine pulley (F).
Replace with new belt.
4. With flat sides of turbine retainers (G)
pointing down, slide retainers into
grooves (H) in tool housing and snap
into place.
5. Replace brush roll, belt guard, and
bottom plate as described
in Figs. 3-27
through 3-30.