Hoover
Canister Vacuum

Model #SH40055 Official Hoover vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Hoover SH40055 vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Owner’s manual

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    Electrical#27A

    Canister assy Diagram

    Electrical

    Part #290483001

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

    Vacuum Exhaust Filter#25

    Canister assy Diagram

    Vacuum exhaust filter

    Part #303017001

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

    Telescoping Wand#28

    Canister assy Diagram

    Telescoping wand

    Part #303016001

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

    Pivot Cover#4

    Motor assy Diagram

    Pivot cover

    Part #000511004

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

    Base#2

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    Base

    Part #410108001

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

    Vacuum Screw#11

    Motor assy Diagram

    Vacuum screw

    Part #660021002

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

    L-housing#9

    Canister assy Diagram

    L-housing

    Part #410109001

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

    Vacuum Power Switch#24

    Canister assy Diagram

    Vacuum power switch

    Part #760762001

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

    Release Spring#5

    Motor assy Diagram

    Release spring

    Part #672893001

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

    Wheel Axle#11

    Canister assy Diagram

    Wheel axle

    Part #620823001

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

    Symptoms common to all vacuum cleaners

    Choose a symptom to see related vacuum cleaner repairs.

    Main causes: damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter, bad suction motor
    Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring failure
    Main causes: lack of power, bad power cord, drive motor failure, wiring failure
    Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose

    Repair guides for canister vacuums

    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 slips, you can replace it using these instructions.

    Repair difficulty
    Time required
     30 minutes or less
    July 1, 2013
    By Lyle Weischwill
    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, give it a new life by replacing the suction motor. These steps explain how.

    Repair difficulty
    Time required
     15 minutes or less
    July 1, 2013
    By Lyle Weischwill
    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

    Articles and videos common to all vacuum cleaners

    Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your vacuum.

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