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Kirby G4. Tech drive will not engage forward or backwards. Belt is good. Foot switch engages and dis-engages. I do not understand the function of the "fork" lever that locates on a pin associated with the handle. Any suggestions? Rick

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Hello, rd

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  • Kelly Ripley
    Kelly Ripley Jun 30, 2017

    My Kirby did the same thing. The base of the handle HAS to rest in that fork. My handle base had 2 fingers & the furthest finger fit in that fork. Works perfectly now.

  • Kelly Ripley
    Kelly Ripley Jun 30, 2017

    I should add.... Finger furthest from the rear of the sweeper. It's the only one that'll fit in it. I've seen a different setup with another Kirby, but basically.... It has to connect to the handle base. I had to remove the handle base to seat it in (didn't look like it would reach, but it did)

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