Hoover U8161 Manual - Page 9

Headlight replacement What to buy This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulb, HOOVER part No. 27313107. 3-13 3-14 Remove lens - Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Insert end of flat screwdriver into slots in lens. Lift lens off. Install bulb - Pull old bulb straight out of socket. Push new bulb straight into socket until locked in place Excessive force is not required. 3-15 L Replace lens - Place one tab (L) on lens into slot. Press on lens and secure other tab. 3-18 The agitator brush rolls 3-16 When to replace When agitator brushes are worn, the agitators should be replaced. To check condition of brushes, disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitators. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, have brush rolls replaced if brushes do not touch card. New brush rolls can be installed at your nearest Hoover Factory Service Center. 3-19 The edge groomers When to replace The edge groomers, located on both sides of the nozzle, should be replaced when they appear worn. What to buy When purchasing edge groomers, ask for HOOVER part No. 39511009. How to replace 3-17 M M Remove bottom plate Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Lower handle to lowest position. Turn cleaner over. Remove the two screws (M) on bottom plate. 3-20 N O Insert screwdriver between latch (N) and bottom plate (O). Press outward on latch. Pull up on bottom plate and remove. Install groomers Lift off both old edge groomers and slide new edge groomers into position as shown. Insert tabs on bottom plate into slots on bottom of cleaner. Press front bottom plate down and snap in place. Replace screws. Continued § 9