Hoover U6426 Manual - Page 11

3-16 3-17 F 3-18 G E H C Inspecting V-belt The V-belt is designed to last for a long time and is not normally replaced. However, if V-belt is cracked, gouged or broken, now is a good time to replace it as follows. Slide flat belt off large pulley as shown in Fig. 3-10. To remove V-belt, slide back of belt over pulley (C). Then firmly pull on belt and "snap" it out. Discard used belt. Replace with HOOVER part No. 38528034. To install new belt (with lettering on outside of belt), slide back of belt over pulley and pull front of belt toward groove (E) next to pulley. Belt will "pop" into place. Edge groomer replacement When to replace The edge groomers, located on both sides of the front of the cleaner, should be replaced when they no longer extend past the surface of the bottom plate. What to buy When purchasing edge groomers, ask for HOOVER part No. 39511004. 3-19 Replacing edge groomers Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Warning - Brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned over. Remove bottom plate as described in Fig. 3-9. Lift off both old edge groomers and slide new edge groomers into position as shown. Reposition bottom plate and secure with 4 Phillips head screws (Fig. 3-14). Positioning belt on brush roll Before positioning belt onto brush roll, check for debris accumulation as described in Fig. 4-2. Insert brush roll through belt and position belt in groove (F) on brush roll. Service To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by: • checking the Yellow Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners - Household" OR- • checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR - • calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR- • checking the Service section of The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service, this will only result in delay. If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Consumer Response Center, Phone: 330-499-9499. In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, Phone: 1-800-263-6376. Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on the back of the cleaner.) Installing brush roll Grasp brush roll and fit it into position by first sliding end, opposite the belt, into the rectangular slot (G) on side of cleaner. Push other side of brush roll (H) into place. Belt may fit loosely when properly installed. Reposition flat belt and bottom plate (Figs. 3-12 and 3-13). Lubrication The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to motor bearings. The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot). Thermal protector An internal thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. When the thermal protector activates, the cleaner will stop running. If this happens, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the cleaner OFF and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 2. Check secondary and final filters for dirt accumulation. 3. Refer to "Clearing blockages" section. 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). Continued 11