I can't find my manual and I can't figure out how to get the belt back on.

Hello,

For wonderful step-by-step instructions on how to replace the rollers and belt, please refer to pages 17-19 of the user manual located here:

http://www.sylvane.com/images/prodphoto/bi1129/CleanShot_User_Manual.pdf

Let me know if you need clarification, and I'll assist. I hope this helps. Please rate this solution.

Thanks!
~PCF

Here is a link to the manual and the belts you need.

Bissell 1694 Manual and Belts

If you flip the Dyson upside down you will see

First job is unscrew the 3 retainers (arrowed) they turn a quarter turn.



If your belt hasn't snapped it will need pulling off the motor shaft



The brushbar can now be pulled out (this brushroll had a groove scored into the side of it caused by a hair grip its visible just to the left of my thumb)



With the new belt positioned on the new brushroll insert it into the hole and locate brushroll
(To make the belt easier to locate on the motor shaft give it a bit of a stretch)



Ensure these lugs are located correctly


Pull the belt over the motor shaft


Refit the soleplate cover and tighten three screws

Before switching the machine back on rotate the brushroll to make sure the belt hasn't been trapped between the soleplate.
I hope this helps and good luck!

It depends on what brand and model of vacuum you have. But you can find any replacement belt at www.vacbelts.com.

the belt is on the bottom right (looking at it from the front). the Eureka website does have the manual for download, http://www.eureka.com/service/manuals/80244.pdf

With the vacuum flattened (straightened) out, turn it over and remove the back roller cover, (2 screws) once off, the roller should just pop out on the opposite side (opposite from the belt). Don't forget to turn the roller to center the belt once you have it on.

There is a video on the Bissell website on how to do this, click here for the link:

Video

HOW DO I CHANGE THE BELT ON THE FANTOM® THUNDER® AND FURY®?

1. Unplug the machine.
2. From the front of the machine, remove the collection bin.
3. Facing the back of your vacuum, remove each of the Philips head screws located above each of the rear wheels. (Figure 1)
4. To remove the base cover, place your thumbs in the two screw holes in the back of the machine. Push forward and up on the screw holes to disengage the 3 cover locking tabs. Put the cover off to one side, and go to the front of the machine. (Figure 2)
5. Check the drive arm for any black streaks which indicate residual rubber from the last belt. The drive arm is located on the right side of the motor. The easiest way to remove any residual rubber is with some nail polish remover on a rag or with steel wool.
6. To attach a new belt, remove the brush from the base of the machine by pulling up straight up with two hands.
7. Take the new belt and hook it over the steel drive arm. Pull back on the belt slightly, to create some tension.
8. Put the brush inside the belt loop so that the track for the belt is aligned with the belt itself.
9. Replace the brush by aligning the metal end so the points face downward. (Figure 3)
10. Rotate the brush by hand to check that the belt is running freely and easily in its designated space between the bristle.
11. Replace the cover by placing the nose in first. Once in place fasten with the two cover screws and then replace the collection bin.

very simple under all three screws in the front (two on sides and one in back) once open--you can take off that panel...take brush out...take old belt out...put new belt on..around brush..place both inside...and make sure belt is around that little pole thing towards the back close panel, replace screws

I have the Kenmore 34723 Grab-N-Go Upright Vacuum. It has two screws on the superior surface of the flat part of the bottom section. They say something like Quick Belt Check Lock/Unlock. When you turn both of the screws using a flathead screwdriver to the unlock position the screws become a bit loose but nothing happens. I flipped it upside down trying to figure out how to remove the bottom spent a half hour doing that and then an hour on the net trying to find a manual or explanation. When I went away a couple of hours and then came back I realized that I was making it too hard. the screws were present on the top part of the piece because it was the top part that will pop off. Basically I used my fingernail to pry the blue fiberglass piece away from the black plastic piece on the front, and Walaa! The blue fiberglass popped off. At that point you are able to see that the belt wraps around the brush and passes backwards to hook onto a metal rod that sticks out on the right. Mine had actually just slipped off and so I reset it. You need to slide the brush up out of the groove it is in in order to do this. When you put it back into the groove make sure it is the same way you got it out.
Then just press the blue fiberglass back on and tighten the screws. I think after figuring out how to take the top off the hardest part of the procedure is figuring out how to put the screws back the way they were. Note the screws don't come out all the way, just partially, so don't force it. The problem arises because the screws only go in one way and will spin around and not catch if you do it wrong.

Check out my online guide. I also have instruction manuals!

http://reviews.ebay.com/CHANGING-THE-BELT-ON-A-KIRBY-G3-G4-G5-GSIX-ULTIMATE-G_W0QQugidZ10000000003720039

Marci