Hello,
I realized last week, that the main brush is not rotating. I took the bottom cover off and realized that the existing v-belt seems too loose. But I could not figure out how it could become bigger overnight. Today I bought a new v-belt and also a new drive belt at Sears and after installing the new belts it seems that the new v-belt is again too loose and does not grab the brush-wheel tightly enough to rotate ir. The one roll that is driven by the broad drive belt which does rotate fast, but the v-belt is not moved along as it seems to be too big. Nothing else seems loose or moved. HELP!!!
Thanks!
Please confirm the specifications of the V-Belt you need. Is the belt loose due to the lack of specifications? Because there are many kinds of V-Belts, you should bring the old belt with you when you buy the V-belt.
You can check our website to check the kinds of V-Belt.
https://www.machinepart.net/collections/v-belt-49
V-belt suppose to be loose (according the manual). I just replaces it (and was worry that it is loose), but brush rotating fine. So your problem is somewhere else.
The v belt goes over the small silver wheel pully, not under. it is actually quite simple. I had to find out the hard way. I spent hours trying to figure out what was wrong with the belt and why it was so loose!
Good job
Once they release, turn the vacuum over and lift cover of power nozzle at the back. This pulls the front of the cover out of the lip on the "bumper".
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I found the problem! There is a small wheel/pulley that keeps the v-belt tight and it was stuck. I moved the carpet height control lever and the brush on/off lever back and forth a few times and that pulley popped back into the right position. The old v-belt was not too loose afterall. But Sears only charged $3.88 for that new belt, so no big loss. Sears has the lowest prices on parts, anyhow. My self propelled steel cable has broken and I looked online for a replacement. They range from $12.95 to over $20 +s/h. Sears sells them for $3.92 and I can pick it up from the store with no s/h charges.
If you have this problem of the brushes not spinning, try what worked for me first.
I experienced the same problem and tried your solution and yes, there is some tension on the belt but when used on carpet, the brushes stop spinning. Apparently, there is not enough tension on the belt. I don't know how to fix this problem. Any ideas?
whats the V belt? and where that button you were mention?
no tension on vbelt replaced , still no tension
I have the same problem the window on the vacuum says the roller is off and I cannot find where to turn it on
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