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Hoover
Canister Vacuum

Model # S3281-040 Official Hoover vacuum

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Kenmore Brush Ring 48418001
#8

Agitator diagram

Kenmore brush ring

Part #48418001

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

Kenmore Plug 3 Pin 46521008
#15

Hose diagram

Kenmore plug 3 pin

Part #46521008

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

Kenmore Brake Pad 36222008
#23

Main assembly diagram

Kenmore brake pad

Part #36222008

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

Guard 36231104
#2

Power nozzle diagram

Guard

Part #36231104

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

Vacuum Conical Washer 21347003
#3

Agitator diagram

Vacuum conical washer

Part #21347003

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

Kenmore Seal 34123024
#84

Main assembly diagram

Kenmore seal

Part #34123024

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

Lid Bag 42217104
#75

Main assembly diagram

Lid bag

Part #42217104

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

Kenmore Pivot Pin 31523006
#37

Power nozzle diagram

Kenmore pivot pin

Part #31523006

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

Kenmore Vent Tube 31724023
#81

Main assembly diagram

Kenmore vent tube

Part #31724023

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

Kenmore Clamp 36171009
#58

Main assembly diagram

Kenmore clamp

Part #36171009

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

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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 …

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 30 minutes or less
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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, …

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 15 minutes or less
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How to replace a vacuum beater bar

Replace the brush roll if the bristles ares worn or the cylinder is damaged.…

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 30 minutes or less

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