The headlight – Hoover R3 7-96 User Manual

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SELF
PROPEL
BELT

AGITATOR
BELT

There are two belts on your
cleaner. One belt drives the
agitator; the other operates the
Self Propel feature.

The belts

When buying new belts, you
should always insist on genuine
HOOVER parts. Other belts
may not meet the Hoover
design and quality control
standards. They may not
operate the agitator or Self
Propel transmission correctly
and may cause damage.

Agitator belt - Hoover part No. 38528008
Self Propel belt - Hoover part No. 160147

What to buy

Agitator belt

When to replace

Check from time to time to be sure the belt is in good condition. If it
is stretched, cut, or broken, it should be replaced.

NOT BROKEN

BROKEN

If the indicator does not spin
and the orange bar is visible
when the cleaner is turned on,
the belt is broken and must
be replaced.

The “BELT CHECK” indicator
(some models only) will spin
when the cleaner is turned on
and the agitator belt is not
broken.

The cleaner must be turned on for the indicator to register a
broken belt.

This cleaner uses a

12 volt, wedge base bulb.

Hoover part No. 27313101

What to buy

3. Pull old bulb straight out of
socket. Push new bulb straight
into socket until locked in place.

Excessive force is not re-
quired.

4. Replace lens by inserting
tabs on top of lens under edge
of opening on cleaner.

5. Press firmly at bottom of lens
to snap lens into place.

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The “BELT CHECK” indicator

does not

belt.

The headlight

2. Lift out lens.

1. Place screwdriver into one of
the slots at lower edge of lens.
Press handle of screwdriver
down to release lens. Repeat
in second slot if necessary.

Disconnect cleaner from
electrical outlet.

How to replace

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