Remove tool from hose. The belt
can be seen through the top of the
nozzle or by removing the bottom
plate and belt guard (Figs. 3-21 and
3-22).
10
3-21
A
Powered hand tool
Agitator brush roll
replacement
When agitator 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 both sides of tool and
remove bottom plate (A).
3-23
3. Remove agitator including end
plates (C) and discard.
4. Inspect belt to ensure that it is in
good condition. If belt is cracked,
gouged or broken, replace it (see
following section).
5. Insert brush roll through belt and
position belt over gear teeth (D) on
brush roll.
C
D
3-22
2. Unscrew the two Phillips screws
and remove belt guard (B).
B
3-24
3-26
3-25
E
6. With curved ends down, slide end
plates (C) of brush roll into slots (E)
on tool.
7. Replace belt guard (B) making
sure not to pinch brush bristles in
guard. Turn agitator, to make sure it
rotates freely.
Replace and tighten screws.
8. To replace bottom plate (A), insert
the four tabs on edge of bottom
plate into slots on front of tool.
Pivot bottom plate down and snap
closed.
A
B
C
Powered hand tool
Belt replacement
Inspect the belt
The powered hand tool belt is
designed to last a long time and is
not normally replaced. However, if
the belt is cracked, gouged or bro-
ken, it should be replaced.
Replace belt
When replacing belt, ask for
HOOVER part No. 38528037.
1. Remove tool from hose. Remove
bottom plate, belt guard and brush
roll as described in Figs. 3-21
through 3-23.
3-29
3-27
3-28
F
E
2. Grasp turbine (E) and pull firmly
to remove.
3. Remove belt from turbine pulley
(F). Replace with new belt.
4. With flat sides of turbine retainers
(G) pointing down, slide retainers
into grooves (H) in tool housing and
snap into place.
5. Replace brush roll, belt guard,
and bottom plate as described in
Figs. 3-23 through 3-26.
G
H