Hoover DOLARGAPP4059324 User Guide - Page 12

Lubrication The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubri- cant could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to motor bear- ings. The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated peri- odically Center by a Hoover or an Authorized Factory Service Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot). Hoover Oleaning Performance This Hoover Cleaning Performance System is for comparing the relative pro- gressive performance of Hoover uprights only _ind not for comparison with any other brands. The majority of this rating is b_lsed Society for Testing upon the American and Materials (ASTM) Carpet Cleaning Effectiveness Testing (ASTM Test F608). Other performance factors include Hose Power (ASTM Test F558), Surface Litter Cleaning, Hard Floor Cleaning, Edge Cleaning, Air Filtration and Cleaning Width. Thermal protector An internal thermal designed into your from overheating. protector cleaner has been to protect it When the thermal protector activates, the cleaner will stop running. Ir this happens, 1. Turn proceed as follows: the cleaner OFF and discon- nect it from the electrical outlet. 2. Check secondary for dirt accumulation. and final filters 3. Refer to "Clearing blockages" sec- tion. 4. When cleaner is unplugged and the motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector automatically resets and cleaning may continue. If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner may need servicing (see "Service" section). If a minor be solved is found problem quite by using occurs, it usually can easily when the cause the checklist below. la"iVJ,3F41_[_]_| lllil Possible Cause Possible Solution • Not firmly plugged in • Plug unit in firmly • No voltage in wall plug • Check fuse or breaker • Blown fuse or tripped breaker • Replace fuse or reset breaker •Thermal protector activated • Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes (this will reset the thermal protector) .-11",a11r_ Possible Cause Possible Solution • Broken or worn belt(s) • Replace belt(s) • Brush r011worn • Replace brush roll • Filter bag full • Change filter bag • Incorrect carpet height • Move carpet height control setting setting to lower • Blockage in air flow passage • Clear blockage (see "Clearing ages section) block- Possible Cause Possible Solution • Incorrect carpet height setting • Move carpet height control to a higher setting Possible Possible Cause Solution • Flat belt broken • Replace belt or worn • Self-propel button in OFF position • Slide button to ON I;i'_F3TI; I:EII_I_ r_ll iTl_iltll"_ll_l Possible Cause Possible Solution • Brush roll • Move brush (carpet) in OFF position roll control to ON • Flat belt broken or worn • Replace belt position Olearing blockages Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Warning - Brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned over. Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system. Refer to the following continuing blockage steps to check for with each step is found: blockages until the 1. Check fullness of filter bag; change if needed. Checking airflow path 2. Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check for suction at end of hose (A). a. If there is suction, continue with step 3. b. If there is rl0 suction, check for blockage follows: in hose and dirt tube as 1) Disconnect hose from dirt duct (C) by reversing procedure hose" on p. 4, Figs. 1-5 for "Attach and 1-6. 2) Clear out hose. 3) Look into (C) and remove blockage. 3. Check remove connection any blockage. at hose tube (B); 4. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug. Checking under bottom plate 5. Remove bottom plate ( Fig. 3-9) and brush roll (Fig. 3-15). Look into opening (F), in channr/els and around liner (H), and remove accumulated debris. (G) any 12