Hoover
Canister Vacuum

Model #SH40040 Official Hoover vacuum

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Owner’s manual

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    Vacuum Motor Assembly#11

    Vacuum Diagram

    Vacuum motor assembly

    Part #440001458

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

    Wheel Assembly#14

    Vacuum Diagram

    Wheel assembly

    Part #440001457

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

    Release Pedal#17

    Vacuum Diagram

    Release pedal

    Part #59135341

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

    Vacuum Power Head Assembly#26

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    Vacuum power head assembly

    Part #59135336

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

    Air Seal#12

    Vacuum Diagram

    Air seal

    Part #440001472

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

    Vacuum Beater Bar Belt, 2-pack#24A

    Vacuum Diagram

    Vacuum beater bar belt, 2-pack

    Part #AH20000

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

    Vacuum Motor Assembly#19

    Vacuum Diagram

    Vacuum motor assembly

    Part #59135337

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

    Lid#31

    Vacuum Diagram

    Lid

    Part #440001462

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

    Suction Seal#7

    Vacuum Diagram

    Suction seal

    Part #440001460

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

    Seal Motor#20

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    Seal motor

    Part #59135338

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

    Symptoms common to all vacuum cleaners

    Choose a symptom to see related vacuum cleaner repairs.

    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

    Articles and videos common to all vacuum cleaners

    Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your vacuum.

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    By Lyle Weischwill

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    July 1, 2013

    Vacuum common questions

    By Lyle Weischwill

    Find the answers to frequently asked questions about vacuum cleaners.