Eureka
Canister Vacuum

Model # 6978A Official Eureka vacuum cleaner

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Button 54889-2
#40

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Button

Part #54889-2

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Hood Lens 27397-1
#2

Nozzle and motor assembly diagram

Hood lens

Part #27397-1

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Support 60634
#37

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Support

Part #60634

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Vacuum Motor Safety Filter 60541
#28

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Vacuum motor safety filter

Part #60541

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Seal 60608
#46

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Seal

Part #60608

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Screw 53257-1
#5

Attachment parts diagram

Screw

Part #53257-1

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Gasket 60605
Gasket

Part #60605

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Brush 60639
#9

Attachment parts diagram

Brush

Part #60639

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Cover 60607
#21

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Cover

Part #60607

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Shaft 54894
#23

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Shaft

Part #54894

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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
How to replace a vacuum suction motor

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, …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 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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Time required
 30 minutes or less

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