Edge groomer
Lubrication
replacement
When to replace
The edge groomers, located on both
sides of the front of the cleaner, should
be replaced when they no longer extend
past the surface of the bottom plate.
What to buy
When purchasing edge groomers, ask
for HOOVER part No.
39511004.
Replacing edge groomers
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove bottom plate as described in
Lift off both old edge groomers and slide
new edge groomers into position as
Reposition bottom plate and secure with
4 Phillips head screws
3-14).
The motor is equipped with bearings
which contain sufficient lubrication for
the life of the motor. The addition of
lubricant could cause damage.
Do-not
add lubricant to motor bearings.
The agitator is equipped with two bail
bearings that should be lubricated
periodically by a Hoover factory
Service Center or an
Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
Cleaning Effective-
ness Per Amp Rating
This is
an Amp rating. Amps do
measure
removal, only the
amount of electricity used. Cleaning
Effectiveness Per Amp is determined by
dividing this model’s Cleaning
by
i t s A m p s .
*Cleaning Effectiveness
is the percent
value obtained from dividing:
(a) the geometric mean of the amount
of embedded carpet dirt removed in
testing under ASTM Test Method
by
(b) the value
(the geometric mean of
the midpoints of the % dirt pickup
scales selected by Hoover as a
reference for its rating system).
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate
the nearest
Hoover Factory Service
Center or Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot)
by:
l
checking the Yellow Pages
under “Vacuum Cleaners
Household” OR
l
checking the list of
Service Centers provided
with this cleaner OR
l
calling l-900-944-9200 for an
automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations
(U.S. only) OR
l
checking-the Service section of
The Hoover Company on-line at
.
Do not
send your cleaner to The Hoover
Company
in
North Canton for service,
this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton,
Ohio 44720. Phone:
In Canada,
contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario
Phone: l-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the
complete
model number when
requesting information or ordering parts.
(The model number appears
on the bottom of the cleaner.)
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.
Possible cause
Possible solution
l
Not firmly plugged in
l
Plug
in firmly
l
No voltage in wall plug
l
Check fuse or breaker
l
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
l
Replace fuse/reset breaker
Possible cause
Possible
so&ion
Possible cause
Possible solution
l
Incorrect carpet height setting
l
Move carpet height control a
higher
setting
l
Broken or worn belt
l
Replace belt
l
Brush roll brushes worn
l
Replace brush roll
l
Filter bag full
l
Change filter bag
l
Incorrect carpet height setting
l
Move carpet height control to
of
carpet being cleaned
l
Hose end not secure in tool rack
l
Push hose end firmly
in
tool
rack
Possible cause
Possible solution
l
Hose clogged
l
Clear blockage (see “Clearing
blockages section)
l
Incorrect setting
l
Move carpet height control
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