Hoover U6425 Manual - Page 10

3-6 C How to reattach filter door The filter door is designed with a "breakaway" feature which allows it to snap free if it is pushed open too far. To reattach, align hinges (C) of cover with slots on sides of filter area. Press door back into place. 3-8 Installing bulb and replacing lens Pull old bulb straight out of socket. Push new bulb straight into socket until locked in place. Excessive force is not required. Reposition lens and secure with the two screws. 3-10 Check brush roll channels Because your WindTunnel™ cleaner picks up so well, we strongly recommend you check for debris accumulation in the channels next to the brush roll when you check the filters. Removing this debris will help maintain you cleaner's excellent pick up and suction. Remove debris as follows: Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Check for debris accumulation by removing bottom plate (Fig. 3-9) and looking in the channels next to the brush roll (Fig. 3-18). Remove any accumulation. Reposition bottom plate (Fig. 3-13). Belt replacement The belts are located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure they are in good condition. The flat (wide) belt is described below; the other is described under "Brush roll replacement". When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Warning - Brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned over. To check the flat belt, remove bottom plate as shown in Fig. 3-9. 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: Flat belt - HOOVER part No. 38528035. 3-11 Headlight replacement What to buy This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulb, Hoover part No. 27313101. 3-7 Removing lens Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws as shown and lift off lens. 3-9 A Replacing flat belt Removing bottom plate Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Warning - Brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned over. Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over so bottom side is up. Remove the 4 screws as shown with a Phillips screw driver. Lift off bottom plate (A). 3-12 D B C Removing belt Flat belt (B) operates the self-propel feature and indirectly drives the brush roll. Remove used belt (B) from large pulley (C) and discard. 10 Positioning back of belt With lettering on outside of belt, slide new belt over motor shaft (D). C Positioning front of belt Place other end of belt over large pulley (C) while rolling the pulley in direction shown.