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Model # U5243-960 Official Hoover 12-amp power max wide path vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Hoover U5243-960 12-amp power max wide path vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Valve Gate 38718005
#44

Upper housing/hood diagram

Valve gate

Part #38718005

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

Carton 58185198

#NI11

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Carton

Part #58185198

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

Vacuum Handle Release Pedal 38458053
#30

Upper housing/hood diagram

Vacuum handle release pedal

Part #38458053

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

Hoover Hose Connector 38638064
#13B

Upper housing/hood diagram

Hoover hose connector

Part #38638064

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

Retainer 42256006
#19A

Upper housing/hood diagram

Retainer

Part #42256006

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

Gasket 34123056

#NI03

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Gasket

Part #34123056

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

Vacuum Beater Bar 48414061
#38

Upper housing/hood diagram

Vacuum beater bar

Part #48414061

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

Retainer 42256008
#19E

Upper housing/hood diagram

Retainer

Part #42256008

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

Lens 39383108
#24

Upper housing/hood diagram

Lens

Part #39383108

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

Front Wheel 43248058
#42

Upper housing/hood diagram

Front wheel

Part #43248058

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

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