Assembly just bought used vacuum, with no manual. Can't figure out how to assemble handle. help thanks mike

Mike:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/963978/Sebo-Felix-Premium.html?page=15#manual
There is a wire cable ASSEMBLY that runs down the handle to the lower housing. I suspect that the (single 70mm) black wire that you see has been cut off that cable run. 70 mm sounds like the cable was pinched and severed at the first handle break attached by a 4x10K M screw.
Is that a good guess?

Fried wire internally.

HI.These are the steps that may be helpful since you haven't describe the brand of your unit.Open the storage door at the front of the vacuum.Redmove the powered hand tool. Set it aside.Unsnap and remov any attachmets at the attachment storage area.Unclip and remove the wands from the vacuum and set aside.Pull the end of the hose from the hosed tube rack.Twist the other end of the hose from the dirt duck tube.Remove the hose.Unscrew the back of the handle.If you can't remove ,it is held tightly with nbuts located at the back of the compartment bag.Pull the handle carefully from the vacuum.If it has a non built cord wrap,slidethe wrap straight up from the handle too detach it before removing the handle.Once done assemble back.Thank you for choosing fiXYA.

Be sure the on/off button and the power drive button are both in the OFF position before installing the handle. The actual switch inside must also be in the OFF position.

I have never touched a Kirby vacuum
before and my wife had the same issue. The neutral/drive pedal just fell
out so I figured I would give it a shot to see if I could fix it and
quickly figured out the 3 screws in the bottom plate for the drive
unit wasn't the answer.



I was able to figure things out out after I found
a parts list with diagrams at the follow web site and address:


Vac Parts Warehouse.com
http://www.vacpartswarehouse.com/category-s/2821.htm


The two parts involved are:
13. Bracket Cam Assembly Neutral Drive
Pedal 557689A
16. Kirby Pedal Cam For Neutral Drive
G6 558499A


Here's how to get to a point that you
can get these two parts in/out of the machine.


- Remove bag and fill tube from handle
and main unit
- Remove floor nozzle assembly
- Remove the handle via the two screws
at the handle fork plate (these have loctite on them so needed a
socket wrench with torex bits to get them out).
- Remove the plastic rear scuff plate
vie the screw with the power cord anchor and screw by the Pedal Cam
For Neutral Drive. Note release plastic tab in slot in the center and
lift from the back and then over the base where the handle attaches.


I did not do this as I removed the the
power drive assembly so I could figure out how to put the dive
assembly back together. The pressed on arm that drives the cam
assembly had pulled of the pedal shaft so this also made it easier to
fish out the parts and experiment on positioning the arm in the right spot . I found the arm and a spring washer inside. Note – continue disassembly below if bracket cam assembly will not come out as it is easier to work with once the drive assembly is removed.



Remove the screw on the bottom plate that attaches the Bracket Cam Assembly and slide the Pedal Cam. Then the plastic back panel and the cam assembly should slide out if you lift up on it. Note that the screw is the only one with a star lock washer on it. Also note that this entire assembly is the only way that the parts are sold and it includes plastic back plate and metal cam assembly as. I when down the path to repair the existing assembly so I needed to take the power drive out The part was 16. Kirby Pedal Cam For Neutral Drive G6 558499A at Vac Parts Warehouse.com. The one listed on the website said it was for a G6 even though the parts listing is for a G5 so I don't know....


To continue to disassemble and take
the power drive assembly out:
- Remove the 4 screws from the Cover
Shell assembly - the metal top part. You do not need to remove the
hinged Headlight Cap that is attached to it.
- Remove the 4 screw from the bracket
assembly that has the handle attachment and forward/reverse switch.
It attached by two wires. I only disconnect one and swung it to the
side.
- Snap off the the on/off switch and
disconnect from the Actuating Rod Foot Pedal to Power Switch.
- Remove the 3 screw from the bottom
plate of the power drive assembly.
- Remove the drive belt.
- The power drive assembly will now
drop out the bottom.


I just put the spring washer and arm
back on the shaft and reassembled. I'll see how long that lasts
before before buying the new part. Update: this fix did not last long. Use red Loctite or super glue to attach cam to shaft so it doesn’t pull out if you want to avoid buying the new assembly. Note that the cam must be aligned so that when the neutral side is pushed the cam will stop in the detent to hold it in place. Must be reassembled in the drive position as that is the default for the drive assembly.



Have fun.

From your description you have an issue with the pedal release in the base. this model is the original series, and I would not put too much money in the repair. not an easy cover to remove. check the base wheel assembly. the black pivot points break on these when dropped. If it is broke the part itself cost about $18. Cosider the overall performance and other repair items to determine worthwhile repair.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/robert_b96ba3f038cf317c

The height adjustment for the vacuum will only work when the handle is in the released position. The knob will turn easily when the handle is locked upright, and when released you should feel a fair amount of resistance.

when the machine comes new the way it is installed is to put the upper handle on the lower handle, install the bolts & nuts (tighten) and then to pull the trigger and press the surge button (if this model has one). you will feel them snap together. the clips on the rods should be at 90 degree's from each other. one will be a u type channel and the other a v type and will connect.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/robert_b96ba3f038cf317c

The handle should be attached so that the open portion of the handle is facing towards the brushs( away from user)

The belt handle should be turned so the red arrow is lined up. Then make sure the belt is hooked on the inner assembly handle. Reconnect the vaccum assembly to vaccum and turn handle to allow green arrow to align and the belt is hooked on motor rod anmd your ready to vacuum.