Hoover U5175900 Manual - Page 9

Belt replacement The belt on your Hoover cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of the cleaner. The belt is located under the hood of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition. When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. To check belt, remove hood and agitator cover as shown in Figs. 3-17 through 319. Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or broken. What to buy To assure effective operation, use only genuine HOOVER belts with your cleaner. When purchasing a new belt, ask for HOOVER part No. 40201190. 3-17 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. With the handle in the upright position, tilt cleaner back until it rests on floor. Remove the 2 screws near the front of the brush roll cavity. 3-18 L Press on handle release pedal (L) and lower the nozzle so it is flat. Remove hose end (Fig. 2-11). Remove 2 screws at rear of hood. 3-19 3-20 3-21 Lift hood off cleaner. 3-22 M Remove the 2 screws behind the agitator cover. Remove agitator cover (M). 3-23 Remove agitator and used belt. Discard used belt. 3-24 N O With lettering to the outside of belt, slide new belt along side of cleaner cavity and over motor pulley (N). Insert agitator through belt and place belt in belt guide (O). P Q Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into position by first sliding end opposite the belt into the rectangular slot (P) on side of cleaner. Pull other side of agitator (Q) into place. Turn agitator, making sure belt is not pinched between agitator and cleaner body. The belt must rotate freely inside the belt guide. If the agitator does not turn, reposition belt in the belt guide. Continued § 9