Hoover
Canister Vacuum

Model #S3487 Official Hoover vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Hoover S3487 vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Seal#12

Main body Diagram

Seal

Part #34143003

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

Wheel Bearing#25

Main body Diagram

Wheel bearing

Part #38511015

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

Vacuum Conical Washer#3

Agitator assembly Diagram

Vacuum conical washer

Part #21347003

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

Hose Tube#7

Cord repair kit/attachments Diagram

Hose tube

Part #43468055

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

Brake Pad#16

Main body Diagram

Brake pad

Part #36222008

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

Cord#1A

Vacuum assembly Diagram

Cord

Part #46321009

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

Cord Clip#21

Cord repair kit/attachments Diagram

Cord clip

Part #36171008

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

Brake Arm#17

Main body Diagram

Brake arm

Part #38458008

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

Vacuum Wheel#19

Vacuum assembly Diagram

Vacuum wheel

Part #32761001

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

Insulator#14

Motor-43578051(3.1)/43578070(4.0) Diagram

Insulator

Part #31195003

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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