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Kirby Heritage II Vacuum - Page 5 Questions & Answers
My Heritage II just lost power in the middle of
It could be the switch that has become defective (the 'feel' of the switch may be different, but needs to be checked with a meter). Another possibility is that the cord has developed a loose connection at or near the power plug. Turn the switch on and wiggle/push the cord near the plug. An intermittent connection is indicated by the motor turning on and off. If so, cut the plug from the cord (they are usually a molded device that can't be serviced) and install a replacement plug from a hardware store or home center. If the switch is determined to be bad, order a new one from an appliance parts store or vacuum repair center. Good luck!
THE NEUTRAL/DRIVE LEVER HAS COME AWAY FROM THE
I dismantled the cover, withdrew the gear drive assembly and found the bits that had come loose. The mechanism that selects neutral or drive had come away from its shaft. I simply put it all back together and tightened everything back up. Works a dream again.
Kirby heritage model 1hd. wires fell off safety
if your looking at the back of the switch were the wires go in. Starting from left to right. you will see letter below the hole were the wires go in. for example, Y , yellow or " R " for red. this should help.
How do you put on the attachment hose?
The Heritage II Legend...First you make sure that the machine is unplugged from any outlet,. Now, raise your height adjust to the highest level. Next you will need to turn your belt lifter on the front of the nozzel to the right as far as you can. Now flip the hinged light cover up, and turn the latch that holds down the head to the left. Your nozzle is now released. Now take the hose and roll it on to the bar from the front to the back, make sure it is aligned and then turn the latch to the right locking the hose, and you are ready to kirby it up! Hope this fixesya! Let me know, Thanks, Rene (the Vacuum Doctor)
How do I get the case apart on my Kirby Heritage
From the rear, there are 3 screws on right and one on the lower left. There is 1 more on the front at the top just under the lamp.
You will also need to remove the safety switch - the plastic thing down and just right of the front screw. Take out the 2 screws. Pull the switch gently away from the case and try to get a look at how it's put together.
There is a bent rod inside with a plastic 'bar' holding it in. The flat end of the rod is on top - the round end at the bottom goes into a loop on a metal strip that is sticking out from the motor housing. By lifting up and wiggling, the rod will come out of the loop. Often, the plastic bar will come out and rod will just fall out. Just put the rod and the plastic bar back together (this is why you looked at it before). I tape the bar in place with Scotch tape or any thin tape and leave it that way.
The fan housing is sealed with caulking (or whatever the last person to service it used). A few raps on the side of the case with rubber mallet and/or sticking a thin putty knife in the joint should do.
You will need to scrape the joint clean and reseal it when you're done or it will blow dust like mad. Any caulking or gasket sealer will do. Just don't use high strength adhesive if you ever want to take it apart again without dynamite.
Btw, the fan pulley is a left-hand thread.
Is there a drive belt on the heritage 84
Yes it has a belt. Could be the belt or a worn out brush roller, or you don't have the height adjustment set right. But I would check the belt first. It is the cheapest part and if you haven't changed it lately it probably needs it anyhow.
If you haven't changed the belt before it's a little tricky.
Turn the knob on the front to the belt off position, and unlatch the top of the nozzle to remove it. Pull the nozzle off and turn the knob to the belt on position. Take off the bottom plate and take out the old brush roller and belt. Pay special attention to how the roller comes out. You don't want to get it in backward.
Put the new belt on the roller and center it. Put the roller back into the nozzle and put the bottom plate back on. Turn the knob to the belt off position you should be able to see through the hole in the back, the hook pick up the belt and stretch in up.
Put the nozzle back on the unit, latch the top, and turn the knob to the belt on position. Simple Right? LOL
It has to be one of the most complicated machines to change a belt on .
P.S. they usually give you extra belt when you buy it, and the new style knurled belts work fine as well.
Good Luck-Don't be afraid to ask another question if that doesn't solve your problem.
Kirby heritage II
As long as it is Kirby belt - you should be fine. Make sure that the shaft is clean and that you do not vacuum something greasy or wet (grease or oil will lubricate the belt and shaft will loose the grip -heat up and burn). Make sure that brush roll spins freely.
I am assuming you know how to put the nozzle on properly (if you not sure - go
here)
Good Luck
Rocky
I might buy a used Kirby Heritage II , my question
Kirby Heritage is not a self propelled vac...but the newer
G series 3-4-5 etc are. This is a rugged fan first vac, expensive to maintain if you are rough on it and bulky to use but it grooms the carpet nicely.
It is also a fan first vac, meaning everything hits the fan before being blown into the bag. Nothing larger than your fingernail should be picked up EVER or you will blow the fan. Maintain it and it should run a long time in wide open areas...
My Kirby 2HD has started making an odd roaring
It is quite possible, it just needs lubed. The motor comes in direct contact with dirt so, you have to make sure the front bearing has a drop of oil on it from time to time. If it starts to scream at you within one month, after oiling, the bearing needs to be replaced.
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