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Twist the filter cartridge counter-
clockwise, aligning arrows on lid and
cartridge. Remove pleated filter from
inside cartridge.
Tap filter against side of trash con-
tainer to remove dirt or brush with
the cleaner’s combination tool.
Return pleated filter to inside the
filter cartridge.
Replace the filter assembly in the
dirt cup lid, aligning arrows and
twisting clockwise to lock into
position.
Replace dirt cup lid onto dirt cup by
aligning arrows on lid and dirt cup
and twisting clockwise.
Replace dirt cup as described in
Fig. 3-5.
Headlight replace-
ment
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 13 volt, T-3 114
wedge base bulb,
Hoover part No.
27313107
.
Removing lens
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Press handle release pedal and
place handle in lowest position.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the two screws as shown and lift
off lens.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Removing bottom plate
Place handle in lowest position and
turn cleaner over so bottom side is
up. Remove the 5 screws as shown
with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift off
bottom plate (A).
Removing belt
Remove agitator brush roll (B) and
used belt (C).
Discard used belt.
Installing bulb
Pull old bulb straight out of socket.
Push new bulb straight into socket
until locked in place.
Excessive force is not required.
Reposition lens and secure with the
screws.
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 clean-
er and should be checked from time
to time to be sure it is in good
condition.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
To check belt, remove bottom plate
as shown in Fig. 3-16. 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.
38528040
(belt package part No.
40201190).
