Hoover UH70040W Product Manual - Page 12

3-21 B 3-22 3-23 C Inspecting V-belt The V-belt is designed to last for a long time and is not normally replaced. However, if the V-belt is cracked, gouged or broken, it should be replaced. Slide flat belt off large pulley as shown in Fig. 3-14. To remove V-belt, slide back of belt over pulley (B). Then firmly pull on belt and "snap" it out. Discard used belt. Replace with HOOVER part No. 40201-200. To install new belt (with lettering on outside of belt), slide back of belt over pulley and pull front of belt toward groove (C) next to pulley. Belt will "pop" into place. D F Positioning belt on agitator brush roll Before positioning belt onto agitator brush roll, check for debris accumulation as described in Fig. 4-3. Insert agitator brush roll through belt and position belt in groove (D) on agitator brush roll. E Installing agitator brush roll Grasp agitator brush roll firmly and fit it into position by first sliding end opposite the belt into the rectangular slot (E) on side of cleaner. Pull other side of agitator brush roll (F) into place. Belt may fit loosely when properly installed. Reposition flat belt and bottom plate (Figs. 3-15 through 3-16). Powered hand tool Agitator brush roll replacement When agitator brushes are worn, the brush roll should be replaced. Ask for HOOVER part No. 48414-088. 3-24 A 3-25 B 2. Unscrew the two Phillips screws and remove belt guard (B). How to replace 1. Remove tool from hose and turn it so bottom faces up. Press the latches on either side of tool and remove bottom plate (A). 3-26 D C 3. Remove agitator including end plates (C) and discard. 4. Inspect belt to ensure that it is in good condition. If belt is cracked, gouged or broken, replace it (see following section). 5. Insert brush roll through belt and position belt over gear teeth (D) on brush roll. 12