20 Most Recent Riccar 8900 Simplicity 7822, 7300, 7350, 7400 Post Motor Filter - Page 4 Questions & Answers

It depends on which model you have. Most models have a fan that will never need replaced. Tandem air and Supralight models have a fan that could be damaged on older models but is unlikely on newer models as fan are now made from a flexible material. Remove the motor assembly and disassemble to get to the fan. Remove the nut from. The shaft and remove the fan. Install new fan and put back together in reverse order as it was taken apart.

The belt may look fine but could have lost elasticity. Stretch belts will lose elasticity and should be replaced at least once or twice per year. If the brush strips are worn or frayed it will not pick up properly.

Attach the bag securely in the bag holder. Slide the bag holder into the groove in the vacuum making sure the hole in the bag lines up with the hole in the vacuum where the hose attaches to.

There is a little tab that releases when you push the pedal. The tab is probably worn and needs to be replaced. This repair is not hard to do when you know how but can be difficult if you've never done it. You can get the parts and advise from your local Riccar dealer

There are various small parts that make up the hook. First insert the L bolt through hole in handle. Put cord holder on L bolt, put lock washer and nut on and tighten nut. Then put cord hook on L bolt followed by spring, large washer, lock nut and another nut. Snug nut up and test to be sure it will swivel.

The belt on an 8925 should not have any twist. If it has been twisted the brushroll will go backwards. Install a new belt and make sure it will spin freely with no twist in the belt.

Replace the switch

Start by checking the reset button.

From your local Riccar retailer.

The light indicates a restriction, a full bag or clog or something restricting the airflow

There are clips on the inside of the wheel hold the wheel on. You can break the old ones to remove it. The new one will snap in place.

The 200 model does not have one

First check the reset button on the back

There is a connector that has two little tabs that must be pushed in so it can be removed to insert the hose back in.

Replace the switch

If the noise is not something in the brush roll or the brush roll bearings or shaft is damaged the impeller may have something stuck in it or it may be broken.

Remove the bottom plate screws & bottom plate. Remove the screws holding the motor and fan assembly to the nozzle housing. Remove the screws Holding the fan housing to the motor to gain access to the fan. Remove the bolt holding the fan on the motor shaft to remove the fan.

Your 8850 is probably over 15 years old, almost all parts are interchangeable with the 8955 or 8925 model made today. You may need to replace the pedal if the catch has worn or broken. There is no wire on the. Pedal assembly but there is a spring that goes on the pedal shaft to make the pedal spring back after you push on it.

If you are facing the back of the vacuum the reset button will be towards the bottom of the vacuum.

Filter is plugged maybe but burning smell is something over heating like a motor which should be serviced by a pro.