Position nozzle cover on front lip of
nozzle base. Press cover into
p l a c e .
Tu rn nozzle over and replace scre w s .
Stretch belt back and attach to
motor pulley (A).
Hold opposite end of agitator in place.
Push belt end forw a rd, rotating end plate
(C) until it slides into place. Tu rn agitator,
making sure it rotates fre e l y.
Lift up end of agitator (B). Remove
old belt from agitator pulley and
replace with new belt. Lettering on belt
must be visible.
If belt is not broken, pull it off the
motor pulley (A).
Return nozzle to original position,
lift off nozzle cover.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet and disconnect power nozzle
from extension wands.
Turn nozzle over and unscrew the
4 recessed Phillips head screws.
Note: Do not remove the 3 screws in
the triangle formation as these hold
the motor in place.
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3 1
3 2
3 2
3 3
3 3
3 4
3 5
3 6
3 6
3 5
3 4
A
A
B
C
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If filter is dirty, open grid on cas-
sette and remove filter. Wash filter
in warm water or replace it with a new
one. A
dry
filter must be put back into
cleaner.
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Belt replacement
The belt in your power nozzle drives the
a g i t a t o r. It has been designed specifical-
ly for use in this cleaner and is import a n t
for effective operation.
What to buy
T h e re are other belts manufactured that
a re similar in shape and size, but are not
designed for the HOOVER power nozzle.
Such belts do not operate the agitator cor-
rectly and may create stress which could
damage your power nozzle. Use only a
genuine HOOVER Belt
No. 38528-011
when a belt replacement is necessary.
When to replace
For some models, the belt is visible
t h rough the belt check window on top of
the nozzle. If the belt is broken, the motor
pulley will be visible through the window.
The belt should be checked from time to
time to be sure it is in good condition. To
check, remove the nozzle cover (see fol-
lowing section). Replace the belt if it is
s t retched, cut, or broken.
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