Remove tool from hose.
The belt
can be seen through the top of the
nozzle or by removing the bottom
plate (Figs. 3-23).
10
3-23
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. Using a
Phillips screwdriver, remove the (2)
screws on either side of tool and
remove bottom plate (A).
2. Remove agitator (B) and discard.
3. Inspect belt to ensure that it is in
good condition. If belt is cracked,
gouged or broken, replace it (see
following section).
4. Insert brush roll through belt and
position belt over gear teeth (C) on
brush roll.
C
B
3-24
3-26
E
6. With curved ends down (arrows
pointing up), slide end plates (D) of
brush roll into slots (E) on tool.
Turn agitator to make sure it rotates
freely.
7. To replace bottom plate (A), insert
the four tabs on edge of bottom
plate into slots on front of tool.
Pivot bottom plate down to close.
Replace (2) screws on either side
of tool.
A
D
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
broken, it should be replaced.
Replace belt
When replacing belt, ask for
HOOVER part No. 38528037.
1.
Remove tool from hose.
Remove
bottom plate and brush roll as
described in Figs. 3-23 and 3-24.
3-29
3-27
3-28
F
G
2. Grasp turbine (F) and pull to
remove.
3. Remove belt from turbine pulley
(G). Replace with new belt.
4. Press turbine retainers (H) into
grooves (I) on tool housing.
5. Replace brush roll and bottom
plate as described in Figs. 3-24
through 3-26.
I
H
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