Hoover
Canister Vacuum

Model #S3261--- Official Hoover canister vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Hoover S3261- canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Wheel Bearing#12

Mainhousing Diagram

Wheel bearing

Part #38511015

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

Vacuum Conical Washer#24

Powerednozzle, agitator Diagram

Vacuum conical washer

Part #21347003

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

Hose Tube#7

Hose, cleaningtools Diagram

Hose tube

Part #43468055

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

Motor Housing Assembly#20

Motor assembly Diagram

Motor housing assembly

Part #37191085

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

Vacuum Beater Bar Bearing#23

Powerednozzle, agitator Diagram

Vacuum beater bar bearing

Part #43267002

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

Spring#11

Motor assembly Diagram

Spring

Part #38353004

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

Split Ring#17

Hose, cleaningtools Diagram

Split ring

Part #33712007

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

Hoover Vacuum Bag, Type K, 3-pack#32

Mainhousing Diagram

Hoover vacuum bag, type k, 3-pack

Part #4010028K

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

Extension Tube#10

Hose, cleaningtools Diagram

Extension tube

Part #43453027

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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