My handles go back or forward - Bugaboo Cameleon Jogger

check for a blockage at the pivot for the handle
check for wiring problem in the same area

I've had that exact issue with a Kirby Diamond Edition. What has happened is that the bracket inside the machine that activates the forward and back motion of the tech drive has come out of its slot. The only way to fix this is to disassemble the machine and put it back into place.

Sounds like your belt adjusting block is too high. When engaged the center line of the roller should be just forward of the corner of the block. If the block is to high the roller moves to far forward and becomes very hard to release. There should be about 3/8 inch between the front of the roller and the face of the mounting bracket.

You need to adjust the clamp on the cable to shift the clutch both forward and reverse.

If the handle on left side pulling up doesn't do it, try leaning back in the seat first, then pull the handle and lean forward while pulling handle up and see if seat back comes forward.

unscrew the screw in middle of door handle than push the unit forward ..there are lil plastic clips that lock it into place you'll see on back after sliding it forward and out. than you will see metal rod that connects to it and a plastic clip. you pop that clip off the metal rod and it will slide out allowing the door handle to be totally free to be removed.

there is a pedal on the left side near the wheel press down and lean the handle back.sometimes you have to lean the handle forward while presing the pedal and then lean the handle back

look under the seat and first see if something is jammed under it.... and that the wire that moves with the lever is intact. different instructions if that is a power seat.

1. Release the handle and lay the machine
handle back to access the tank.
2. Remove the tank from the base of the
machine by lifting the tank carry handle.
3. Carry like a bucket to the sink. Rotate the handle forward
to unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside.
4. Fill up the bladder with clean hot tap water.
*Do not boil or microwave water as it can
destroy the bladder.
5. Replace the top of the tank by matching the
lid and tank edges. Handle must be in the
forward position in order to replace lid. Rotate
Note: Remember to secure the lid and test to make
sure it is secure before picking up the Tank.
6. Place tank into machine base, seating firmly in place.
Rotate tank handle back into latched position. Bring
machine handle back into upright position.

You can download the manual from the Bissell website www.bissell.com

Release the handle and lay the machine handle
back to access the Tank.
2. Remove the Tank from the base of the machine by
lifting the Tank carry Handle.
3. Carry like a bucket to the sink. Rotate the Handle
forward to unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside.
4. Fill up the Bladder with clean hot tap water.
*Do not boil or microwave water as it can
destroy the Bladder.
5. Replace the top of the Tank by matching the lid
and tank edges. Handle must be in the forward
position in order to replace lid. Rotate the handle
to the carrying position to latch the lid.
Note: Remember to secure the lid and test to
make sure it is secure before picking up the Tank.
6. Place tank into machine base, seating firmly in place.
Rotate tank handle back into latched position. Bring
machine handle back into upright position.


1. Lift the formula Tank up and out of the machine base.
2. To fill the Formula Tank, first unscrew the Cap
and Insert. Always use genuine BISSELL formulas
to maximize cleaning and for the safety of your
machine. Fill formula up to the line and replace the
Cap and Insert. Place Formula Tank back into the
base of machine, making sure it is seated securely.
Note: If bottle leaks, check for proper positioning
of red gromment and straw.