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Model # 6978B Official Eureka canister vacuum

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Cover 60607
#21

Canister diagram

Cover

Part #60607

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

Motor Stra 38377
#16

Powerbrush diagram

Motor stra

Part #38377

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

Rear Wheel 54895
#17

Canister diagram

Rear wheel

Part #54895

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

Thermostat 54989
#35

Canister diagram

Thermostat

Part #54989

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

Belt Guard 38063
#23

Powerbrush diagram

Belt guard

Part #38063

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

Holder 60633
Holder

Part #60633

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

Flap 60476
#7

Canister diagram

Flap

Part #60476

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

Vacuum Switch 38346-2
#6

Handle/hose and attachments diagram

Vacuum switch

Part #38346-2

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

Ring 60647
#36

Canister diagram

Ring

Part #60647

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

Button 54889-2
#40

Canister diagram

Button

Part #54889-2

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

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