Eureka
Canister Vacuum

Model #6980A Official Eureka whirlwind canister vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Eureka 6980A whirlwind canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Pedal#11

Motor housing Diagram

Pedal

Part #61066-2

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

Rear Wheel#12

Motor hood Diagram

Rear wheel

Part #61082-2

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

Cord Reel#4

Motor hood Diagram

Cord reel

Part #61076

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

Conductor#7

Motor hood Diagram

Conductor

Part #61104

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

Bleeder#11

Attachments Diagram

Bleeder

Part #38914-308N

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

Cord#5

Motor hood Diagram

Cord

Part #61077

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

Seal#11

Motor hood Diagram

Seal

Part #61081

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

Axle#13

Powerhead Diagram

Axle

Part #56489

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

Cap#7

Container Diagram

Cap

Part #61093-2

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

Rubber#2

Motor hood Diagram

Rubber

Part #61074

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

Symptoms common to all vacuum cleaners

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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

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