Hoover WindTunnel Upright Bag Vacuum Cleaner - Manual (Page 10)

Securing agitator
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into posi-
tion by first sliding end opposite the belt
into the rectangular slot (F) on side of
cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (G) into place.
Turn agitator making sure belt is not
pinched between agitator and agitator
shield.
A
B
C
D
F
G E
B
D
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Removing lens
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Using a screwdriver, remove the two
screws as shown and lift off lens.
Installing bulb
Pull old bulb straight out of socket.
Push new bulb straight into socket until
locked in place.
Excessive force is not required.
Belt replacement
The belt on your Hoover cleaner causes
the agitator to rotate and is important for
the effective operation of the cleaner.
The belt is located under the bottom
plate of the cleaner and should be
checked from time to time to be sure it
is in good condition.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
To check belt, remove bottom plate as
shown in “How to replace”. Replace belt
if it is stretched, cut or broken.
What to buy
To assure effective operation, use only
genuine HOOVER belts with your clean-
er. When purchasing a new belt, ask for
HOOVER part No. 38528033.
Removing belt
Remove agitator brush roll and used
belt.
Discard used belt.
Replacing lens
Reposition lens and secure with the two
screws.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Removing bottom plate
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over so bottom side is up.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with a
Phillips screw driver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).
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Headlight replacement
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base type
912 bulb,
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Installing new belt
With lettering on outside of belt and
positioned as shown in box on (D), slide
new belt over motor pulley (B).
Replacing agitator brush roll
I n s e rt agitator through belt and place
belt in belt guide (C) on agitator.
Should the agitator shield (D) become
dislodged while replacing the belt or the
agitator, reposition it as shown noting
the placement of its belt guide (E).
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