Hoover C1404 Manual - Page 7

27 A 28 A B 27 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. To change filter bag, unzip outer bag, grasp sides of filter bag collar (A) and pull collar from tube. Note: Do not clean out old filter bag and reuse. Discard used filter bag. The belt The belt on your cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of the cleaner. The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition. When to replace To check belt, remove bottom plate as shown in "How to replace belt." Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or broken. What to buy When purchasing a new belt, ask for part No. 38528040. 31 28 Hold new filter bag as shown. Align opening in filter bag with dirt tube (B). Push bag collar (A) firmly onto tube. Tuck in filter bag; zip outer bag. 29 C A B B 29 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Place handle in lowest position and turn cleaner over. To remove bottom plate remove screw (A), insert end of flat screwdriver into wide area of right-hand slot (B) and push handle of screwdriver to the rear. Repeat in left-hand slot (B). Lift extension (C) of bottom plate, rotate plate and remove from cleaner body. 32 30 30 Remove agitator and broken agitator belt. (If belt is not broken but is stretched or cut, proceed with steps for Figs. 33 to 35 and pull belt off motor pulley. Then continue with Fig. 31). 33 E D C 31 Slip agitator through new belt (with lettering toward out- side of cleaner) and position belt in belt guide (C). Push end of belt into opening in cleaner body. Reposition agitator making sure to align flat sides of projection (D) on belt end of agitator with flat sides of slot (E) in cleaner body. 30 Place the three tabs on bottom plate into slots in front of cleaner body. Snap bottom plate into place over agitator. Reinsert screw and tighten. 33 Remove hood by inserting end of flat screwdriver into one of the four slots beside an arrow on bottom of cleaner. Pry outward to release latch. Repeat to release latches at the remaining three arrows. Continued § 7