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Headlight
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, Hoover
part No.
27313101.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical out-
let.
Belt replacement
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 in good condition.
When to replace
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. 40201190.
How to replace
Removing bottom plate
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with a
Phillips screw driver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).
Removing used belt
Remove agitator brush roll and
used belt.
Discard used belt.
Removing hood
Place handle in low position.
Using a Phillips head screwdriver,
remove the 4 hood screws and lift off
carpet height control (A).
Lift hood off cleaner base just enough to
access the bulb.
Installing bulb and reposition-
ing hood
Pull old bulb straight out of socket.
Push new bulb straight into socket until
locked in place
Excessive force is not required.
Reposition hood, carpet adjustment
control and the 4 screws. Tighten
screws securely.
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Positioning belt over pulley
With lettering on outside of belt and
positioned as shown in box on (C), slide
new belt over motor pulley (B).
Positioning belt over brush
roll
Insert brush roll through belt and place
belt in belt guide (D) on brush roll.
Installing brush roll
Grasp brush roll firmly and fit it into posi-
tion by first sliding end opposite the belt
into the rectangular slot (E) on side of
cleaner.
Pull other side of brush roll (F) into
place.
Turn brush roll making sure belt is not
pinched between brush roll and cleaner
base.
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