20 Most Recent Kirby G5 Bagged Upright Vacuum - Page 5 Questions & Answers

The rug head must be replaced with the hose assembly. Raise the head to it's highest position with the foot pedal. Turn the belt lifter fully counterclockwise to disengage the belt, and unlatch the head to remove it. The hose then sits on the mounting bar, and can be latched in place.

You can find a video clip for replacing the belt on the link below.

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

replace fan,belt and either clean ends of rollerbrush of string, hair, floss, etc or buy a new rollerbrush

I think you need to copy and paste this link, and grab a drink and watch closely. Have fun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz6DFxSwvBs

When you put the beater bar back in have the belt hook in the normal operating position. Hold the whole beater bar housing upside down and turn the hook. It will grab the belt. Once it does, keep on turning. It will get tough to do, but turn it until you can't go anymore. Then put it all back together!

If there is no burning smell associated with this problem, it is quite possible that the cord is broken near the top where it is attached to the handle. It is quite common for the cord to break there.

It is also possible that it is the switch within the unit as well. Just not making a proper connection. A new switch, altho a little more costly is much harder to change than the cord.

you need to refer to the video to help you if you haved it other wise it can be done by turning thr plastic nob which is almost flat on the fro\nt of the head. turn it all the way to the left and thyen push the haed against theunit and turn the knob all the way the other way if this doesnt work repeatit butg start with the nob turned akll the way to the rtight first.

Try this site out:
www.onlinevacshop.com/kirby-G5-parts-manual.php

Good Luck!

Jim

The best explanation is given by Kirby Co. in an instruction video. Simply go to http://www.kirby.com/Portals/0/videos.html and click on one of the icons next to "How to Attach the Hose".

There are in all total 27 parts.All parts are numbered from 1 to 27.To disassemble start with part number 1and continue. Click this link directly:--------http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/partsdirect/showSubComp.pd?imageUrl=http://c.searspartsdirect.com/lis_png/PLDM/50036472-00001.png -----------------------

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Hi Judy, Youmust have asked what was the burnt component. If this was the motor then there is no chance of a cheape service but if this was a the surge capacitor then it is just a easy job to replace.
So Whenever there is an inspection please ask for the correct technical fault, the details of repair( if replaced or repaired) warranty on work .
Taking it to several place may finally end up tampering the machine. So the known person can be believed in to prove himself.

check tech drive sensor, where handle connects to main unit, but you need to open cover off and greese handle slider.

Hi there SmartAlec from NelsonVacuums.com.au here. I was going to write an explaination on how to do it when i cam across this great video clip of how to do it on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flDjImd64hM
If you need belts of course we can send those to you anywhere in the world.
Hope this helps
Happy Vacuuming
SmartAlec

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HOPE IT HELPS!!!

Marci

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Check the positioning of the roller (it's got numbers 1 2 3 at each end, make sure it's on the same number at both ends).

Just a thought too - check your power lead at the machine end as due to the age it may have deteriorated and the wire inside may be broken.