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CLEARING BLOCKAGES
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B
Checking Under Bottom Plate
4. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
5. Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator (see “BELT:
How to Replace section” section).
Look into opening (D) for blockages and remove.
6. Remove agitator shield (see Fig. 4-10) and remove any
loose debris which may have accumulated under it.
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CAUTION
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To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts,
unplug vacuum before servicing.
Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the
system. Refer to the following steps to check for
blockages continuing with each step until the blockage is
found:
1. Check fullness of filter bag; change if needed.
Checking Airflow Path
2. Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check for suction at end
of hose (A).
a. If there is suction, continue with step 3.
b. If there is no suction, check for blockage in
hose and dirt tube as follows:
1) Disconnect hose from dirt duct (C) by
reversing procedure for “ATTACH HOSE”.
2) Clear out hose.
3) Look into (C) and remove blockage.
3. Check connection at hose tube (B); remove any block-
age.
LUBRICATION
The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant
could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to motor bearings.
The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by an Authorized Hoover Warranty
Service Dealer (Depot).