Eureka
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Model #6978B Official Eureka canister vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Eureka 6978B canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Showing 10 of 78 parts

Guide Cord#16

Canister Diagram

Guide cord

Part #60648

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

Hood Lens#12

Powerbrush Diagram

Hood lens

Part #60870-6

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

Socket#4

Powerbrush Diagram

Socket

Part #38484-1

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

Vacuum Screw, 10-pack#11

Powerbrush Diagram

Vacuum screw, 10-pack

Part #53238-8

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

Button#6

Canister Diagram

Button

Part #54888-1

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

Shaft#23

Canister Diagram

Shaft

Part #54894

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

Sleeve#26

Canister Diagram

Sleeve

Part #60638-2

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

Lever#24

Canister Diagram

Lever

Part #60651

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

Hose#12

Canister Diagram

Hose

Part #54939

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

Flap#7

Canister Diagram

Flap

Part #60476

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

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