Hoover UH70400 Manual - Page 12

Belt ! CAUTION ! To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug vacuum before servicing. 4.16 The belt is located under the bottom plate of the vacuum and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition. When To Replace Replace belt if it is damaged, cut or broken. To check the damaged belt, refer to Fig. 4.16 - 4.18. How To Replace Place handle in the low position and turn the cleaner over so the bottom side is up. 4.16 Remove the 6 screws as shown with a Phillips screwdriver. 4.17 Lift off bottom plate (A). 4.18 Remove agitator brushroll and used belt. Discard used belt. 4.19 With the lettering on the outside of the belt and positioned as shown place belt in belt guide on the agitator. Should the agitator become dislodged while replacing the belt, reposition it as shown. Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into position by first sliding end opposite of belt into the rectangular slot on side of cleaner. Pull other side of agitator into place. Turn the agitator making sure the belt is not pinched between agitator and agitator shield. 4.20 Place the bottom plate aligning the screw holes and install the 6 screws as shown. Belt: What to Buy Use only genuine HOOVER® belts with your vacuum. When purchasing a new belt, ask for Belt - HOOVER® part No. 562535001. 4.18 4.20 4.17 A 4.19 12