In trying to repair foot pedal on my Hoover Windtunnel self propelled bagged vacuum, I got carried away and took apart most of the unit and I am still not able to get to the release..... I need help fixing the release lever AND then advise as to how to put the sweeper back together....Help!

We are Fixya, we aren't Hoover. You need to contact them direct or take it to a local Vacuum Cleaner repair shop.

There are parts schematics in this link. Parts 30 and 31.

https://www.google.com/search?q=hoover+uh30301+parts+schematic

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here is manual > http://hoover.com/file/552/

check out the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=wRoqZnZ4h0w&feature=endscreen

click this link below to see repair video for self propelled mechanism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K722IsUxjYM&feature=related

Belts get hot when fibers from carpet get wound arounf the belts mounting shaft. Best to take a razor and cut off any fibers so the belt doesn't get hot again

This is a farily common repair on this model. What ends up happening is that when someone picks up the vacuum cleaner by the handle of the machine, which on this model also is the controller for the self-propelled transmission, it places too much strain on the actuator arm of the vacuum cleaner.

You can do the best to try and not pick up the machine by the handle, but instead using the carrying handle on the back of the vacuum cleaner, this is distribute the weight much better, and even make the machine seem less heavy, and this will also prevent the actuator arm from breaking again in the future.

Now for fixing your vacuum, Please click the link below for an excellent tutorial on how to replace this part;

How To Replace The Actuator Arm On a Self-Propelled Hoover Windtunnel Upright Vacuum

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Video Repair of Hoover Windtunnel Belt Change


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Chris Jones
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The self propelled unit might have broken, their is a metal wire that helps make unit work correctly

You probably need the switch replaced. It's fairly simple to do youself, and it is a known problem with these vacuums.
You can order the switch from hoover for about $10

See this link - read all of it and study the picture.

http://vacfactsblog.com/2008/12/how-to-repair-a-hoover-self-propelled-windtunnel-vacuum/

The flat belt should be changed if it has been longer than 9-12 months. Next I would remove the upper handle to inspect the top section of the control cable, sometimes it fray's and has a sponge feel (no positive control) to self propel. To set this adjustment, it is best to do withthe hood off of the lower section. I would also look at the cable jacket in the foot to make sure it is under the metal clamp. It must be under the clamp to work properly. To get it under the clamp loosen one hold down screw at the top and one in the back of the vacuum, remove clamp screws and put jacket into position and then secure all screws. Now set the adjustment, Install upper handle and set self propel to off. loosen cable from arm in foot with torx screw. manually move arm until the clutch is off both drive pads. This is a visual adjustment. then secure and reassemble vacuum.

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