Kirby drive wont go in reverse.

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The transmission needs adjusting. Just a little fine tuning. See if you can find a repairman near you, or you can contact us at 1-866-509-1952. Thanks

SOURCE: Kirby G6 drive mode

look under the vacume cleaner and take off the cover make, shure the belt is where it needs to be, you should have a setting on the vacume cleaner that gives you an addjustment for the carpet your on, raze it up.

SOURCE: Kirby G5 - the Tech Drive does seem to have much power

you need either a new nutreal cam bracket assembly, that is what engages and disengages the tech drive.OR to adjust the handle pivot assy- diffucult . this is not for the faint of heart. it is possible to fix them as i used to repair kirbys, however, I remember how frustrating it was to figure out how to disassemble and reassemble them. it is very complicated to a novice. I would recomend having it repaired professionaly. it is possible for a professional to repair it in a very short period of time.

another thing to consider. look on the UNDERSIDE of your Kirby, between the two drive wheels. just in fronnt of the tech drive/nutreal switch. there should be a screw there, tighten that screw up. actually tighten all of them. on My generation 3 the center screw came loose and it would not go in to drive and it would make an aweful clatter. hope this was helpful

SOURCE: Kirby G5 pulls to the right and sutters when pushing forward

First adjust the height of your brush. You will have to take the bottom plate off as you were changing a belt. There are 3 height adjustment settings located at the end caps marked 1,2, and 3. Take note of where it's at and try the other two to see what works best. If that does not work, go to your local Authorized Kirby dealer and have them install the softer brushed. Often this is required for berber carpet.

Mike Cairns

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• Posted on Oct 29, 2011

SOURCE: We just purchased a used Kirby vacuum Model G4D.

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