Hoover
Upright Vacuum

Model #U5242-980 Official Hoover upright vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Hoover U5242-980 upright vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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    Vacuum Height Adjuster Cam#41

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    Vacuum height adjuster cam

    Part #38563013

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

    Vacuum Allergen Filtration Bag, 3-pack#8

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    Vacuum allergen filtration bag, 3-pack

    Part #4010100Z

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

    Upright Vacuum Screw#7

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    Upright vacuum screw

    Part #21447220

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

    Screw#22

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    Screw

    Part #21447218

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

    Spring#16

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    Spring

    Part #38355008

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

    Retainer#19E

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    Retainer

    Part #42256008

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

    Vacuum Furniture Nozzle

    #NI

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    Vacuum furniture nozzle

    Part #38614036

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

    Seal#28

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    Seal

    Part #38784016

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

    Bottom Plate#47

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    Bottom plate

    Part #37245034

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

    Vacuum Height Adjuster Cam Actuator#33

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    Vacuum height adjuster cam actuator

    Part #38567027

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

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    Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose

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