The belt
The belt on your Hoover cleaner causes
the agitator to rotate and is important for
the effective operation of the cleaner. The
belt is located under the bottom plate of
the cleaner and should be checked from
time to time to be sure it is is in good
condition.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
To check belt, remove bottom plate as
shown in “How to replace.” Replace belt
if it is stretched, cut or broken.
What to buy
To assure effective operation, use only
genuine HOOVER belts with your
cleaner. When purchasing a new belt,
ask for HOOVER part
No. 38528-033.
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A
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B
Remove the 4 screws as shown
with a Phillips screw driver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).
Remove agitator and used belt.
Discard used belt.
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With lettering on outside of belt and
positioned as shown in box on (D),
slide new belt over motor pulley (B).
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E
D
C
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G
F
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over so bottom side is up.
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Insert agitator through belt and
place belt in belt guide (C) on
agitator.
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into
position by first sliding end
opposite the belt into the rectangular
slot (F) on side of cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (G) into place.
Turn agitator making sure belt is not
pinched between agitator and agitator
shield.
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Should the agitator shield (D) become
dislodged while replacing the belt or the
agitator, reposition it as shown noting the
placement of its belt guide (E).
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Reposition bottom plate and 4
Phillips head screws. Tighten
screws securely.
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D
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