Hoover
Canister Vacuum

Model #S3603-040 Official Hoover canister vacuum with power nozzle

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Hoover S3603-040 canister vacuum with power nozzle, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Owner’s manual

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Vacuum Light Bulb#27

Powernozzle Diagram

Vacuum light bulb

Part #27317307

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

Cord#10A

Powernozzle Diagram

Cord

Part #46321009

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

Extension Tube

#NI

All parts Diagram

Extension tube

Part #43453095

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

Latch Ring

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Latch ring

Part #36153029

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

Vacuum Wheel#19

Powernozzle Diagram

Vacuum wheel

Part #32761001

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

Vacuum Beater Bar Assembly#21

Powernozzle Diagram

Vacuum beater bar assembly

Part #48414081

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

Nameplate#11A

Hose Diagram

Nameplate

Part #51375133

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

Ret Seal-lh#48

Canister vac Diagram

Ret seal-lh

Part #34633002

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

Bag Support#38

Canister vac Diagram

Bag support

Part #36424010

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

Vacuum Dust Brush

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Vacuum dust brush

Part #43414064

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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