Kirby G4 Bagged Upright Vacuum - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Release the belt tension by using the handle on the Belt Lifter to turn it all the way to the right (clockwise) until the green arrows line up.For more information: https://google.com/

Question edited to add MAKER. Question moved from Computers to Kirby G4 category. There is some help here https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?28132 There is a complete teardown video here. You can pause to observe wiring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrVBviaUMGo https://www.google.com/search?q=kirby+g4+vacuum+wiring+diagram ..

Replace the belt it is probably worn. You can get a replacement here:

Kirby G4 Belt

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Kirby's are repairable. Find a dealer or a repair shop near you to get it fixed.

This style of vacuum has great airflow but does not have great suction, especially at the end of the hose but it still should have enough to pick up most soils. It may have a restriction in the suction tube or emptor. The disposable bag may be full or clogged, the outer bag could also be clogged.

Are you looking where to buy one? Any vac shop website should have one, Amazon, or Ebay.

did you check to make sure theres no clog in the hose since its powered by air?

First, go to a vacuum store ("sewing and vacuum" shop in some places) and purchase the correct belt. You unlock the rug plate by unhooking two latches on the rear of the nozzle. The rug plate is the steel item which rubs on the carpet and locks the brush roll in place. Just look on the bottom and you will see two steel levers which you need to move. You then lift out the brush roll: pay attention while you do this to see how it comes out, as that knowledge will help when it is time to put it back in. You then place the new belt over the brush roll and then replace the brush roll. On my Gsix, one of the plastic brush roll ends is larger than the other. The roll will only fit in one way, so flip it around if you can't get it to smoothly slide in place. Maybe it is the same on your G4.

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To replace a mini-emptor it should come of with a twisting motion. You may have to snap it if it is broken, and be aware in the exhaust port a piece may be left behind that you will have to remove to get the new mini-emptor to attach. There are 3 rivets that this part holds onto and when it is removed you should see the rubber and the 3 rivets. You can see pictures here: Kirby G4 miniemptor instructions. GoodVac.com www.goodvac.com 1-800-775-6586

There could be a few reasons. Try a different power outlet and check the cord and belt. Next there are two safety switches on the Kirby that need to be engaged for the vacuum to start. One is on the mini-emptor to make sure an outer bag is engaged, the second is on the front nozzle to make sure the nozzle or hose is attached. You can see pictures here. GoodVac.com Technician www.goodvac.com 1-800-755-6586

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