Hoover 3-Wire PTO Cord - U8...
$11.99
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Part 46512003 is the 3-wire PTO cord listed for the Hoover U8418 V-Series upright. A power take off cord is the run of wire that carries current onward from the machine's own supply to a powered component, and on a vacuum it flexes every time the machine is pushed, pulled and put away.
That flexing is what eventually kills it. A conductor can break inside the jacket while the outer sheath still looks perfectly intact, so the powered end cuts out intermittently or stops working altogether while the suction motor keeps running normally. Cracked or frayed insulation is the more visible failure, and exposed copper at the break point is a shock and fire risk rather than just an inconvenience, so a cord in that condition should come off the machine rather than be taped over.
- Part: 46512003, 3-wire PTO cord
- Fits: Hoover U8418 V-Series upright
- Function: carries current through the machine to its powered component
- Sign of failure: intermittent or dead power at the powered end while the suction motor still runs
- Safety: replace at once if the jacket is cracked or copper is showing
Unplug the vacuum before replacing the cord and route the new one clear of any pinch points where the old one may have chafed. Tuck the excess length into the existing wire guides on the housing so it cannot rub against a wheel or a moving cover while the machine is in use.