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Slip agitator through new belt (with
lettering toward outside of clean-
er) and position belt in belt guide
(C). Push end of belt into opening in
cleaner body.
Reposition agitator making sure to
align flat sides of projection (D) on
belt end of agitator with flat sides of
slot (E) in cleaner body.
Remove agitator and broken agitator
belt. (If belt is not broken but is
stretched or cut, proceed with steps
for Figs. 30 to 32 and pull belt off
motor pulley. Then continue with Fig.
28).
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Place handle in lowest position and
turn cleaner over.
To remove bottom plate remove
screws (A), insert end of flat screw-
driver into wide area of right-hand
slot (B) and push handle of screw-
driver to the rear. Repeat in left-hand
slot (B).
Lift extension (C) of bottom plate,
rotate plate and remove from clean-
er body.
The belt
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 clean-
er and should be checked from time
to time to be sure it is in good condi-
tion.
When to replace
To check belt, remove bottom plate
as shown in “How to replace belt.”
Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or
broken.
What to buy
To assure effective operation, use
only genuine HOOVER belts with
your cleaner. When purchasing a
new belt, ask for Hoover part No.
38528040.
Hold new filter bag as shown. Align
opening in filter bag with dirt tube (R).
Push bag collar (V) firmly onto tube.
Tuck in filter bag; zip outer bag.
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How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
To change filter bag, unzip outer bag,
grasp sides of filter bag collar (V) and
pull collar from tube.
Note: Do not clean out old filter bag
and reuse. Discard used filter bag.
R
V
V
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25
Place the three tabs on bottom plate
into slots in front of cleaner body.
Snap bottom plate into place over
agitator.
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28
E
D
C
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30
Remove hood by inserting end of
flat screwdriver into one of the four
slots beside an arrow on bottom of
cleaner.
Pry outward to release latch. Repeat
to release latches at the remaining
three arrows.
Turn cleaner over and lift off hood.
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A
A
B
C
B