Self propelled function that makes the Kirby glide easily does not work
Last Updated: 05/28/2009
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| Self propelled function on my Kirby vacuum does not seem to work. It just stopped working when I was vacuuming. Now it is quite hard to push. Can it be fixed easily and what would I need to fix it? Its still easy to push when in neutral. |
Possible Causes:
Something wrong with pedal, Broken primary belt, Broken belt inside the transmission. |
Suggested Solutions:
(ASSUMPTION - setting pedal to D does not make the Kirby vacuum harder to push than on N)
First thing to check is if when pushing pedal it moves gears located on the rear Kirby transmission axle (you will have to take cover shell off to see that)
If that works fine then primary belt may be broken ( see it here ). If it is then just replace entire set to make sure that belt type matches gears and the set is not that expensive
Last and the most expensive problem - the main transmission belt within transmission is broken (then I would recommend replacing entire transmission ) |
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