Riccar Vacuums - Page 6 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

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

Usually belts do not come off unless something is worn. If your Riccar is used heavily or is over 5-10 old (depending on use) it may have a worn pivot point or motor mount. Both are inexpensive parts that will wear after years of use. If your belt is over 6-12 months old it may have lost elasticity. The brush roll end cap must be installed in the proper position and the clutch activation lever must be installed properly to work properly. You have a very durable long lasting vacuum but it does need occasional service to work properly. It may save money in the long run to have it serviced by your dealer if it's been a while.

On the back towards the bottom

To replace just the hose unscrew it from the swivel attached to the back of the vacuum. The replace swivel insert screwdrivers into the tabs holding it to the body (from inside the dust compartment) to remove it, the new one snaps into place.

Remove the bottom plate, remove the clutch switch lever, remove the brush roll. Install new belt and reassemble in reverse procedure.

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

On the back towards the bottom

If it has no suction it most likely is clogged

The knob is to reduce the amount of suction. It normally should be closed.

First check the reset button on the back

The bearings in the brush roll can be replaced if. It has the metal brush roll. Remove the cotter pin to remove end caps and remove the shaft. Remove the plastic bearing holder on the belt end or the metal bearing holder on. The other end.

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

Reset button is on the back towards the bottom.

Did you push the reset button on the rear of the vacuum. If it has. Overheated the reset will trip.

Remove the bag door cover, remove the screws holding the cover over the switch and wires coming into the body of the vacuum. Remove two screws holding the cord in place, unhook the old cord and install the new one the same way the old on was

Recline the handle backward. There are two little catches on the filter cover, pull them to remove the cover. Remove the filter and replace.

Remove the screws holding the bottom plate on. Remove bottom plate. If it's an 8955 or model with clutch to shut off the brush roll remove the rod that goes from the lever to the clutch. Look closely how the rod and brush roll are positioned in the vacuum so you can reinstall it the same way. Remove the brush roll and install the new belt and then put back together as it was.

Inside the bad compartment you can see the swivel portion sticking through. You will need to take a screwdriver and push in on the tabs on the swivel to release it so it can be removed from the body of the vacuum. The new hose ans swivel will just push into the hole and the tabs will hold it in.