20 Most Recent Eureka Whirlwind Litespeed 5740 Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum Questions & Answers

Start by replacing the filters. If it's clogged the motor will shut off because it gets hot

I tried the website for manuals but no luck. I called the toll-free # 1-800-282-2886 and got a rep right away. I gave him the model and s/n (lower bottom on the back side) and he walked me thru it. For the model I have, there are 3 screws to remove - With the vacuum upright and standing facing it - there is on on the right and one on the left of the bottom cover and one on the left side near the hose intake. Remove those to get to the belt. I ordered the belt with him too - althought the belts were cheap ($2.99 for 2) the shipping was $8. If this didnt help - call the 800# - they were great.

i suggest taking hose off and declogging it by using a water hose to make sure its free of debris. Plus check your belt first take off bottom plate the you'll be able to tell if belt is broken which it sounds like it is.if belt is good and hose is clear and still brush wont spin then your brush motor needs replacing. hope this helps.

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Most likely your brush needs to be removed and cleaned or the belt is broken for the beater brush. Clean all debris that might be in the bristles of the brush. You will see a holder for the brush on each end that holds it into the frame of the vacuum. The two holders should turn freely. If they do not, spray a bit of WD40 between the brush and the holders and rotate the holders around the brush. Also replace the belt if necessary. Doing this will clear up the most common occurring cause of the problem you are facing.
Good luck and feel free to contact me if you find this does not solve your problem.
Paul

If it is similar to other models, remove 4 screws on top and cover will lift off exposing belt and roller

Remove 4 screws on top and lift cover.

Remove 4 screws on top and top plate will lift up exposing the belt and roller. Make sure you remove hair and other debris before replacing.

Remove 4 screws on top and remove this cover. Belt and roller are easily accessable.

Remove the 4 screws on the yellow top of the vacuum. The yellow plate will pop up exposing the belt and roller.

take the cover off from the bottom there should be clips or screws on the bottom.and work the old belt off and new one on

You will first need to remove the hood to gain access to the belt and brush roller. Turn the machine upside down, place the handle on the floor and the base on a counter. You will find several screws that hold on the hood, remove them. Turn the machine back to the upright position and remove the hood. On the right hand side,if your looking the front you will find where the belt goes. At the back you will find a silver shaft sticking out, put the new belt on there first. Then put the brush roller through the belt so it is in the carved out section of the brush roller. Then grab the brush roller by each end and stretch the belt till the brush roller fits back into the base. Turn the brush roller 3 compleat turns backwards and 3 forward to seat the belt in the proper position.
Then put back on the hood.

bockage on the pipe bend.open and clean out.

make sure that the filter in the dirt cup is in place.

the power switch is bad. go to your local hardware store and buy a new power switch and replace it.

the motor is probably overheating. you will probably have to replace the motor.