Hoover 53425 - Manual (Page 18)

USER CHECK LIST
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition
when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem develops, it usually
can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified. Accordingly, this
check list is provided for your convenience.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
Cleaner 1. Not firmly plugged in. 1. Plug unit in firmly.
won’t 2. No voltage in wall plug. 2. Check fuse or breaker.
run 3. Blown fuse/tripped breaker. 3. Replace fuse/reset breaker.
Cleaner 1. Broken or worn belt. 1. Replace belt.
won’t 2. Agitator brushes worn. 2. Replace brushes.
pick up 3. Bag full. 3. Empty bag.
4. Incorrect carpet adjustment 4. Set carpet adjustment lever for
lever setting. type carpet being cleaned.
Cleaner Incorrect carpet adjustment 1. Set carpet adjustment lever for
hard lever setting. type carpet being cleaned.
to push
If the problem persists, check the telephone book for a HOOVER COMPANY
listing, or consult the white insert accompanying this manual for the nearest
location where approved service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts may
be obtained. For service under Warranty, follow the instructions in the war-
ranty provided with this product.
Always identify your Cleaner by model number when requesting information
or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of
the cleaner.)
If further assistance is needed, contact the Hoover Company Customer Rela-
tions Department, North Canton, Ohio
Lubrication The motor is equipped with one ball bearing and one sleeve bear-
ing. The ball bearing should be lubricated, but the sleeve bearing should never
be lubricated.
The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated
periodically.
Ball bearings should be checked annually and lubrication of all ball bearings
should be performed by the Hoover Factory Branch Service Center, or the
Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, as listed on the white insert.
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