Hoover U6485100 Manual - Page 16

Clearing blockages ! WARNING ! Agitator brushroll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner before turning it over. 3.23 3.24 F A Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system. Refer to the following steps to check for blockages continuing with each step until the blockage is found: 1. Check fullness of filter bag; change if needed. Checking Airflow Path 3.23 2. Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check for suction at end of hose (A). a. If there is suction, continue with step 3. b. If there is no suction, check for blockage in hose and dirt tube as follows: 1) Disconnect hose from dirt duct (C) by reversing procedure for "Attach hose" on p. 4, Figs. 1.5 and 1.6. 2) Clear out hose. 3) Look into (C) and remove blockage. 3. Check connection at hose tube (B); remove any blockage. 4. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug. Checking Under Bottom Plate 3.24 5. Remove bottom plate ( Fig. 3.9) and brushroll (Fig. 3.15). Look into opening (F), in channnels (G) and around liner (H), and remove any accumulated debris. C H B G 3.25 D If Blockage Occurs During Powered Hand Tool Use 3.25 1. Disconnect powered hand tool from hose. Remove bottom plate, belt guard and turbine as described in Figs. 3.19, 3.20 and 3.21. Remove any blockage from turbine channel (D). Replace belt turbine, brushroll, belt guard and bottom plate. 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. Actual model may vary from images shown. 16