Hoover
Canister Vacuum

Model # S3281-040 Official Hoover vacuum

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Bag Collar Support 36425032
#61

Main assembly diagram

Bag collar support

Part #36425032

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Spring 38313017
Spring

Part #38313017

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Vacuum Motor Brush 167679
#35

Main assembly diagram

Vacuum motor brush

Part #167679

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Vacuum Beater Bar Bearing 43267002
#2

Agitator diagram

Vacuum beater bar bearing

Part #43267002

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Control Panel 37214083
#3

Main assembly diagram

Control panel

Part #37214083

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Depressor 38458002
#38

Power nozzle diagram

Depressor

Part #38458002

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Plug 3 Pin 46521008
#15

Hose diagram

Plug 3 pin

Part #46521008

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Vacuum Beater Bar Belt 38528011
#40

Power nozzle diagram

Vacuum beater bar belt

Part #38528011

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Lid Bag 42217104
#75

Main assembly diagram

Lid bag

Part #42217104

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Seal 34123017
#15

Power nozzle diagram

Seal

Part #34123017

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Main causes: damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter, bad suction motor…

Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose…

Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring fail…

Main causes: lack of power, bad power cord, drive motor failure, wiring failure…

Repair guides for canister vacuums

How to replace a vacuum power head ribbed drive belt

How to replace a vacuum power head ribbed drive belt

Some canister vacuums have a ribbed drive belt that spins the brush roll on a power brush attachment. If the brush roll …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum suction motor

How to replace a vacuum suction motor

The suction motor on a vacuum creates the draw of air at the cleaning head that picks up dirt. If the vacuum won't run, …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum beater bar

How to replace a vacuum beater bar

Replace the brush roll if the bristles ares worn or the cylinder is damaged.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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