Securing 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 agita-
tor shield.
Replacing bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4
Phillips head screws. Tighten
screws securely.
A
B
C
D
F
G
E
B
D
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
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.
38528033
(belt package no.
40201160).
Removing belt
Remove agitator brush roll and used
belt.
Discard used belt.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Removing bottom plate
Place handle in low position and
turn cleaner over so bottom side is
up.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with
a Phillips screw driver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).
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Installing new belt
With lettering on outside of belt and
positioned as shown in box on (D),
slide new belt over motor pulley (B).
Replacing agitator brush roll
Insert agitator through belt and
place belt in belt guide (C) on agita-
tor.
Should the agitator shield (D) be-
come dislodged while replacing the
belt or the agitator, reposition it as
shown noting the placement of its
belt guide (E).
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