SOURCE: Kirby generation 3 fan
You have to take off the top cover, then the handle pivot. Look down at the back of the armature you will see that it has a flat spot, you use a small vise grips or pliers to hold it, turn the belt pulley to the right if I remember right and turn the pulley off. If it won't come free, use a couple of flat blade screwdrivers and pry up to pop the fan off. Then put it all back together.
SOURCE: Kirby
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Posted by ronholliehaw on July 17, 2008
Hello, I have a Generation 3 Kirby- it was working - I turned it off & it will not turn on again - is there a safety switch /reset button or did the on/off switch go out - I have had it 15 years & replaced the switch 1 time - Thanks
Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. The chances are it is the safety switch 1st and the foot switch 2nd. The safety switch is in the front of the fan housing of witch the bell housing hooks into. Both are about the same price plus labor. So feel free to do it yourself or to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions.
http://kirby.com/
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Cleveland, OH 44102
Thanks, Don the Vac Man
Go Ahead. Use Us.
SOURCE: How do I replace the belt on kirby generation 3?
The instruction is HERE with plenty of pictures.
Good luck
SOURCE: Kirby Generation 3 Model G3D
Look through THIS article. If you cannot twist the know - you need to take it apart and lubricate.
Rocky
SOURCE: kirby generation 3 won't vacuum. It runs and
You may have suction but if the belt is worn the roller brush won't spin and therefore won't pick up anything. You can get a replacement belt here:
http://vacbelts.xps.convina.com/kirby-301291-belt.htm
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