Hoover UH70040W Product Manual - Page 11

3-13 3-14 B 3-15 D C A Replacing flat belt Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Removing bottom plate WARNING: Agitator brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner before turning it over. Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over so bottom side is facing up. Remove the 6 screws as shown with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift off bottom plate (A). Removing belt Remove used belt (B) from large pulley (C) and discard. 3-16 3-17 Positioning back of belt With lettering on outside of belt, slide new belt over motor shaft (D). 3-18 C Positioning front of belt Place other end of belt over large pulley (C) while rolling the pulley in direction shown. Turn agitator brush roll making sure belt turns freely and is not pinched between agitator brush roll and agitator shield. Replacing bottom plate Reposition bottom plate and 6 Phillips head screws. Tighten screws securely. The agitator brush roll When to replace When agitator brush roll brushes are worn, the agitator brush roll should be replaced. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. WARNING: Agitator brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner before turning it over. What to buy When purchasing a new agitator, ask for HOOVER part No. 93002361. 3-19 To check condition of brushes, move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator brush roll. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator brush roll if brushes do not touch card. 3-20 A Removing agitator brush roll Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Turn carpet height adjustment knob to lowest setting. Turn cleaner over and remove bottom plate (Fig. 3-13). Lift up agitator brush roll and slide V-belt (A) off agitator brush roll. Continued 11