Top 20 Kirby Ultimate G Bagged Upright Vacuum - Page 9 Questions & Answers

If you go to this Utube site you will be able to view different videos on the vacuum and even one about putting the belts on.
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Paul

Hello,

Here's a link to a video instruction manual that shows how to but on the Kirby Shampoo attachment on the newer Kirby Sentria model, however the instructions are exactly the same for attaching the shampooer attachment to your model.

How to Attach The Kirby Generation Carpet Shampooer Equipment

I hope that this helped you get the shampooer on your Kirby! If not, please feel free to use the comment box on this page to ask me any follow up questions that you may have. I'm always more then happy to answer any follow up questions.

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I am going Kirby "G" crazy. I hope this URL will be of help to you:
http://reviews.ebay.com/CHANGING-THE-BELT-ON-A-KIRBY-G3-G4-G5-GSIX-ULTIMATE-G_W0QQugidZ10000000003720039
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The question is what is stopping it from turning on? And if it is a blown motor I would recommend a new vacuum. If it is just the on and off switch I would fix it.If you put the belt back on and make sure the bag assembly is on the machine properly will it then turn on?
Please get back to us with this in fo so I may further assess your issue
P.S. a new belt may solve this as the old one is most likely stretched and needs replacing!

Hi There,

Here's a link to a very helpful video that will walk you through step by step on how to attach the carpet shampoo attachment to your Kirby Sentria.

If you ever need to purchase some Kirby Carpet Shampoo, please visit the link below to our website. You may use coupon code GVC5 to save $5:
Kirby Cleaning Supplies, Including Shampoo, Stain Removers, and more.

Here's the link to the video instructions on how to convert into a carpet shampooer:
Video Instructions On How To Convert the Kirby Sentria Into a Carpet Shampooer

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If it is a burning rubber smell then that means that the belt needs to be changed. Here are the belts you need:

Kirby Ultimate G Belts

This site might help you. Just click on the link:

reviews.ebay.com/HOW-TO-DETERMINE-THE-AGE-OF-A-USED-KIRBY-VACUUM-CLEANER_W0QQugidZ10000000013277992

Good Luck!

Jim

its likely that its just blocked up and need to be flushed out with clean water,,,sope forms a slimy mass if left in the shampooer for a long time

Hi There,

Here's a very helpful video that we've shot showing you exactly how to replace the belt on a Kirby Generation series, including your Ultimate G. The video also shows you how to perform basic maintenance on your roller brush to prolong the life of the belt as long as possible. If you haven't already purchased a belt, and need to buy a new one, here's a link to the exact belt that's used on your repair:

Kirby Generation Belt:
http://www.govacuum.com/kir184.html

Here's the video:



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Vacuuming a wet carpet with your Kirby or any other vacuum not designed for wet pickup could do serious damage to your machine and there is a real danger of electrical shock to the operator.
Your Kirby Diamond and every other Kirby for that matter is NOT designed to pick up water!! Even with the shampoo system attached it will NOT pick up water or the shampoo foam. Your Kirby spreads the shampoo foam around on the carpet to clean it. You then only vacuum a shampooed carpet after it has completely dried.
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HI There,

When the green lights do not come on when vacuuming with a Kirby, this indicates that your belt has either broken or fallen off. There is a magnet on the beater bar that activates the LED green light when it's spinning.

Here's a helpful video tutorial that we recorded, that will show you how to replace the belt, as well as perform basic maintenance on your roller brush to prolong the life of your belt as long as possible.

Video Repair on How To Check The Belt on a Kirby Generation G4:


I hope this was helpful! If you have any follow up questions, please feel free to use the comment field here on Fixya.

If you need to purchase a new roller brush, or belt for your Kirby G4, here are direct links to those parts on our website:

Kirby G4 Roller Brush Assembly:
http://www.govacuum.com/kir108.html

Kirby G4 Agitator Belt:
http://www.govacuum.com/kir143.html

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installing the accessory does not effect the switch. replace the switch after you determine the power cord is good with an ohm meter

I believe if you take it to a kriby dealer it should be free the motor has a lifetime warrenty

here are the things you should check first: your machine has a few safety interlocks first make sure that the outer bag is pushed on correctly it should be push to the left and touching the outer housing also make sure that the front nozzle is on correctly,if all of those things are correctly done then make sure that the cord is plugged in correctly on the side of your vacuum.

maybe here: http://www.kirby.com/Portals/0/videos.html

This is an easy fix you do not have to fully remove transmission it does help to lower it down by removing screws. Then try to get the right angle and realign the splines I have fixed mine twice, the second time I put thread locker on it and have not had any problem. Steve

tHE SQUARE FRONT PART ON THE HOUSING TURNS TO OPEN TO SEE THE BELT. tHAT IS WERE YOU WILL PUSH THE BELT BACK ON

see if the clip that holds the belt is not bent make sure the belt is hooking on and getting hooked on to the engine shaft.

Call or go to him explaining this matter. They should inspect this again since they had done service work t your expense

The Kirby vacs have a 50year warranty. You sould contact the person you baught it from and have them replace it or if they gave you one (no labor is coverd on the warranty) then you will definately need a Philips screw driver and a tub to hold all the parts in while you work on it.