I NEED TO REPLACE THE BELT ON MY VACUM CLEANER AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET THE PLATE OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE CLEANER TO REMOVE THE OLD BELT. I CAN GET THE BRUSH OFF BUT THE BELT IS STILL ATTACHED FROM INSIDE THE BOTTOM PLATE. I DIDN'T TAKE IT OFF THE ROLLER BRUSH BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET IT BACK ON.

DOLORES FAIRCHOK, August 2006

Dec 2008 - that link is no longer available. I found the answer at http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=42162
1. Remove height selector slider (it just pulls off)
2. Using a flatblade screw driver, pry top cover of base (right or left side) up and away from the black (or dark gray) base assembly.
3. Once one side is off, pull sideways till the entire cover is off.
4. Remove lower plate by prying it off of the base assembly. There should be no screws holding it on.
Now you can work on the belt and brush roller.
It is easiest to first put the belt on the brush roller and put the bottom plate on. Then stretch the belt onto the motor shaft and reassemble the base. If you need any more help or parts, my email is arctic@worldlynx.net

R. Cressman, December 2008

Your answer will be found at
http://www.hoover.com/Media/ModelPDF/U4609.pdf

Charlie, February 2007