Hoover U8371900 Manual - Page 14

® A 52 8. To replace bottom plate (A), insert the four tabs on edge of bottom plate into slots on front of tool. Pivot bottom plate down and snap closed. Belt replacement Replace belt Inspect the belt The powered pet hair cleaning tool belt is designed to last a long time and is not normally replaced. However, if the belt is cracked, gouged or broken, it should be replaced. Remove tool from hose. The belt can be seen through the top of the nozzle or by removing the bottom plate and belt guard (Figs. 46 and 47). When replacing belt, ask for HOOVER part No. 38528037. 1. Remove bottom plate, belt guard and agitator brush roll as described in Figs. 46 through 48. F E 53 2. Grasp turbine (E) and pull firmly to remove. 3. Remove belt from turbine pulley (F). Replace with new belt. G H 54 4. With flat sides of turbine retainers (G) pointing down, slide retainers into grooves (H) in tool housing and snap into place. 5. Replace agitator brush roll, belt guard, and bottom plate as described in Figs. 50 through 52. 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. Agitator brush roll stall protection If the agitator brush roll stalls due to a debris such as hair, strings, etc., the cleaner will automatically stop running. Disconnect cleaner from the electrical outlet. Turn the cleaner over and remove any debris that may have accumulated on the agitator brush roll. Plug the cleaner back in and press the ON/OFF button once to turn cleaner on. (Cont'd) ¡ 15