Hoover 1170 - Manual (Page 8)

THE BELTS
There are two belts on your Hoover cleaner. The
belts control the speed of the agitator and the
power drive pulley and are important for the
efficient operation of your cleaner. Because of
this, when buying new belts, you should always
insist on genuine Hoover belts. Some other
belts on the market, not manufactured under
the Hoover design and quality controls, do not
operate the agitator or Power Drive correctly
and may damage your Hoover cleaner.
When To Replace Belts. Check from time to time
to be sure the belts are in good condition. If
they are stretched or cut, they should be replaced.
To Replace Belts:
1. Remove cord from electrical outlet.
2. Turn cleaner over -- remove metal plate on
bottom of cleaner by pushing latches toward
the outside of cleaner. (Fig. 1) Lift plate to
release it from clips.
3. There are two belts as shown in Figure 2.
The larger belt is connected to the
remove the large belt, push latches that hold
agitator in and toward center of cleaner until
they are free. (Fig. 3). Lift out agitator and
remove old belt.
4. The smaller belt is attached to the power
drive pulley. (Fig. 2). To replace the smaller
belt, it is necessary to first remove the larger
belt. NOTE: It may not be necessary to change
both belts at one time.
5. Place new smaller belt over power drive
pulley and motor pulley with smooth side of
belt next to pulleys. (Fig. 2). Next, place new
larger belt over motor pulley, then over agitator.
6. Replace agitator and latch it in position.
7. Make sure that large belt is in center of
pulley, and free of agitator mountings and
latch. Turn agitator by hand to be sure that
belt is in proper position in motor pulley
groove.
8. Replace bottom plate. (Fig. 5). Make sure
that clips enter into the recesses on the cleaner
bottom plate. Check to see that latches are
pushed back and will not be covered by plate.
(Fig. 6). Place plate in position and latch
securely. Turn agitator by hand to be sure that
belt is in proper position on pulley.
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