Canister Vacuum

Model # 6978B-2 Official Eureka vacuum cleaner

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Eureka 6978B-2 vacuum cleaner, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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6978B-2 Vacuum Cleaners
Gasket 60605
Gasket

Part #60605

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

Kenmore Coupling 39041
#10

Accessories diagram

Kenmore coupling

Part #39041

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Circuit Board 54896
#43

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Circuit board

Part #54896

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Washer 60635
#42

Canister diagram

Washer

Part #60635

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Shaft 54894
#23

Canister diagram

Shaft

Part #54894

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Hood Lens 27397-1
#2

Hood diagram

Hood lens

Part #27397-1

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

Power Head 54575-17
#0

Hood diagram

Power head

Part #54575-17

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Cord-suppl 37751-2
#1

Hood diagram

Cord-suppl

Part #37751-2

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Spring 54892
#29

Canister diagram

Spring

Part #54892

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Sleeve 60638-2
#26

Canister diagram

Sleeve

Part #60638-2

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Main causes: damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter, bad suction motor…

Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose…

Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring fail…

Main causes: lack of power, bad power cord, drive motor failure, wiring failure…

Repair guides for canister vacuums

How to replace a vacuum power head cogged drive belt

How to replace a vacuum power head cogged drive belt

If the power brush isn't working well because the cogged drive belt is slipping, take a few minutes to replace the belt.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum beater bar

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
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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