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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. 3-19.
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
belt part no. 38528034 (belt package
part no. 40201200).
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. 4-1.
Insert brush roll through belt and posi-
tion belt in groove (F) on brush roll.
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. 3-18).
Lift up brush roll and slide V-belt (D) off
brush roll.
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D
3-25
C
E
3-26
F
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
cleaner.
Push other side of brush roll (H) into
place. Belt may fit loosely when properly
installed.
Reposition flat belt and bottom plate
(Figs. 3-20 and 3-22).
3-27
H
G
3-28
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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).
B