Agitator brush roll
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from
electrical outlet and detach
hose from cleaner before
checking brushes.
When agitator brushes are worn
they should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes,
move the edge of a card across
agitator opening while turning
agitator. To maintain cleaning
effectiveness, replace brushes
if they do not touch card.
What to buy
When purchasing a new brush
roll, ask for HOOVER part
number
48414004.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from
electrical outlet.
1. Remove bottom plate, belt
and agitator following directions
in “The belts” section.
2. Turn end plates of agitator in
opposite directions until one
end plate comes off.
3. Pull out shaft, being careful
to leave washer on shaft.
4. Reinsert shaft to push out
opposite agitator end.
5. Repeat in other direction to
push out second agitator end.
6. Discard old agitator brush
roll.
