Canister Vacuum

Model # 6878A-1 Official Eureka canister vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Eureka 6878A-1 canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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6878A-1 Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum Twist-on Wire Connector, 5-pack 60192-1
Vacuum twist-on wire connector, 5-pack

Part #60192-1

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Screw 53238-1
#5

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Screw

Part #53238-1

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Hose Coupl 54640-1
#12

Hose and attachments diagram

Hose coupl

Part #54640-1

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Vacuum Upholstery Nozzle 38284-3
#6

Hose and attachments diagram

Vacuum upholstery nozzle

Part #38284-3

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Owner's Manual 70227
#25

Hose and attachments diagram

Owner's manual

Part #70227

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Kenmore Bleeder 38914-308N
#4

Hose and attachments diagram

Kenmore bleeder

Part #38914-308N

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Vacuum Motor Safety Filter 37657
#27

Base diagram

Vacuum motor safety filter

Part #37657

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Guide 27367-1
#25

Base diagram

Guide

Part #27367-1

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Felt Washer 56180
#21

Powerhead assembly diagram

Felt washer

Part #56180

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Ring 38357-1
#16

Hose and attachments diagram

Ring

Part #38357-1

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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 ribbed drive belt

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 …

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
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

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