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Model # 221 Official VAX vacuum cleaner

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Capture Clnr 82441

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Capture clnr

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Mist Capture 82641

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Mist capture

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Spot Capture 82141

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Spot capture

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Capture Kit 82443

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Capture kit

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Block 101112001
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Motor assembly diagram

Block

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2-1/2" Head 101239001
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2-1/2" head

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Owner's Manual 320403013

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Owner's manual

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Water Assy 101033001
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Water assy

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Wheel 002005001
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Auto mop diagram

Wheel

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Hose Only 121196001
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Hose only

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Repair guides for canister vacuums

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 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 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