Hoover U5183-910 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
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Continued
The agitator brush roll
When to replace
When agitator brushes are worn, the
agitator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, dis-
connect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
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Move edge of a card across bottom
plate while turning agitator. To main-
tain cleaning effectiveness, replace
agitator if brushes do not touch
card.
Replacing agitator brush roll
Insert agitator through belt and place
belt in belt guide (C) on agitator.
Securing agitator
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into
position by first sliding end opposite
the belt into the rectangular slot (D)
on side of cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (E) into
place.
Turn agitator making sure belt turns
freely and is not pinched between
agitator and bottom of cleaner.
Replacing hood
Align tabs (F) on hood with slots (G)
on base of cleaner. Pivot hood into
position.
Secure hood into position by turning
the coin slots (Fig. 3-13).
What to buy
When purchasing a new agitator,
ask for HOOVER part No.
48414115.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove hood, belt and agitator fol-
lowing directions in “The belt” sec-
tion beginning with Fig. 3-13.
Discard old agitator.
Continue following the directions in
“The belt” section to reposition belt,
new agitator and hood.
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with bear-
ings that contain sufficient lubrica-
tion for the life of the motor. The
addition of lubricant could cause
damage. Therefore, do not add
lubricant to motor bearings.
Removing agitator brush roll
Remove agitator brush roll and used
belt.
Discard used belt.
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Installing new belt
With lettering on outside of belt,
slide new belt over motor pulley (B).
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C
B
D
E
G
F
Rotate hood toward front of cleaner
and remove the hood.