Hoover WindTunnel Self-Propelled Powered Hand Tool - Manual (Page 11)

Installing brush roll
Grasp brush roll and fit it into position by
first sliding end, opposite the belt, into
the rectangular slot (G) on side of clean-
er.
Push other side of brush roll (H) into
place. Belt may fit loosely when proper-
ly installed.
Reposition flat belt and bottom plate
(Figs. 3-12 and 3-13).
Replacing brush roll
Removing brush roll
Slide Brush Roll Control (Fig. 2-9) to
“Hard” (OFF) position.
Turn cleaner over and remove bottom
plate (Fig. 3-9).
Lift up brush roll and slide V-belt (D) off
brush roll.
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3-15 3-17
Inspecting V-belt
The V-belt is designed to last for a long
time and is not normally replaced.
However, if V-belt is cracked, gouged or
broken, now is a good time to replace it
as follows.
Slide flat belt off large pulley as shown in
Fig. 3-10.
To remove V-belt, slide
back of belt
over pulley (C). Then firmly pull on belt
and “snap” it out.
Discard used belt. Replace with
HOOVER
part No. 38528034.
To install new belt (with lettering on out-
side of belt),
slide back of belt over
pulley and pull front of belt toward
groove (E) next to pulley.
Belt will “pop” into place.
Positioning belt on
brush roll
Before positioning belt onto brush
roll, check for debris accumulation as
described in Fig. 4-2.
Insert brush roll through belt and posi-
tion belt in groove (F) on brush roll.
D
F
3-18
Continued
3-16
C
E
H
G
3-19
3-21 3-20
A
C
Powered hand tool
Agitator brush roll
replacement
When agitator brush roll brushes are
worn, the brush roll should be replaced.
Ask for
HOOVER part No. 48414088.
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).
2. Unscrew the two Phillips screws and
remove belt guard (B). 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 follow-
ing section).
5. Insert brush roll through belt and posi-
tion belt over gear teeth (D) on brush
roll.
C
D
B