Problem Solving - Eureka 2940 Series Owner's Manual

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Problem Solving

CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing.
Problem
Motor will not start
Motor stops suddenly
Does not clean the carpet or floor
No suction at the end of hose
Headlight not working
Noise from the brushroll area
Cleaner is hard to push
Cleaner height knob will not turn
Missing parts or questions
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Cause
Electric Plug
Thermal Cut Off
Filters
Dust Cup
Hose
Belt
Brushroll
Hose Adapter
Filters
Hose
Dust Cup
Lightbulb
Brushroll
Belt
Cleaner Height Setting
Belt
Cleaner Height Setting
• Push plug securely into outlet
• Try another outlet
• Check circuit breaker
• Refer to page 2
• Clean or replace filters. Hint: If picking up fine dust, the filters may
not look dirty, but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when
it blocks the airflow through the filter(s). Page 10-12
• Empty dust cup. Check to insure cup is properly seated and secured
with lever engaged. Hint: Be sure both top & bottom filters are in place
• Be sure hose adapter is secure on back of cleaner. Page 18.
• Remove any blockages from the hose that restricts the airflow. Page 18.
• Check to see that the end of the hoseis firmly pressed into the hose
retainer in the hood of the vacuum. Page 18.
• Check base hose and long hose. Page 18.
• Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt. Page 14.
• Clean hair and thread from bristles and end cap area.
• Replace brushroll if bristles are worn. Page 14.
• Be sure hose adapter is secure. Page 18.
• Clean or replace filters. Hint: If picking up fine dust, the filters may
not look dirty, but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when
it blocks the airflow through the filter(s). Page 10-12.
• Remove any clogs from hose that restricts the airflow. Check base
hose and long hose. Page 18.
• Empty dust cup. Check to insure cup is properly seated and secured
with lever engaged. Hint: Be sure both top & bottom filters are in place.
Page 10-12.
• Replace lightbulb. Page 16.
• Remove hood and clean debris or items from the brushroll area.
Page 14.
• Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt. Page 14.
• Put handle in operating position. Tilt the cleaner back to raise the
front wheels off the floor. Then turn the knob to a higher setting.
• Replace a broken, cut, loose or out of shape belt. Page 14.
• Hint: Put handle in operating position. Tilt the cleaner back to
raise the front wheels off floor. Then turn the knob. Page 8.
• Call 1-800-282-2886 between 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (CST), Monday-
Friday and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (CST) Saturday. Know the model
and serial numbers when you call.
Solution