1. Remove the bag, handle and the rug nozzle. 2. Remove the scuff plate, to do this remove the screw to the cord relief clip and the screw at the bottom of the scuff plate, below the on-off switch. Insert a flat screwdriver into the slot just above the switch, apply light pressure to release a clip then lift the scuff plate off.
2. Remove the four screws holding the shell housing in place. and remove the shell housing.
3. Observe the position of the tab on the old handle pivot assembly, in fact outline the tab with a pencil, when you put the new part on this outline will give us a reference to start adjustment. Also note the transmission linkage on the left side of the handle pivot assy. looking from the rear.
4. Remove the two large Phillips head screws from the bracket tab, and remove the old part.
5. Install the new handle pivot assy. making sure to engage the transmission linkage. Position the tab, flat on the slide, lining it up with your pencil outline and tighten the two screws.
6. Adjustment: For the Kirby to run it must have a nozzle on the front and a bag or shampoo tank on the exhaust, do that now. Turn on the Kirby, put it in drive with no pressure on the Pivot assy. The wheels should not turn. If the wheels are turning forward, loosen the screws and slide the pivot assy. back, move the pivot assy. forward if the wheels are turning in reverse. Re-tighten the screws.
6.1 Now with the Kirby running and the transmission in drive, stop the machine from moving with one hand and apply light forward pressure to the handle pivot assy, the Kirby should now move forward. Do the same maneuver pulling back on the pivot assy. to see that it also works in reverse. The object of adjustment, is to have the pivot assy. positioned on the slide so that the distance that it travels to engage the transmission going either forward or reverse be equal.
6.2 On a used transmission we often find that the clutches employed for forward motion have worn more than those for reverse. Following the procedure in 6.1, I want you to apply greater pressure to the Pivot assy. This should make the wheels spin in both directions. If you now find that the wheels spin easier in reverse than going forward, you want to move the Pivot assy. back, and move it forward if it takes excessive force to make the wheels spin in reverse. After making these adjustments test the Kirby with no pressure on the Pivot assy. The clutches should be disengaged when no force is applied to the Pivot assy. and the Kirby should not move.
6.3 If you cannot adjust the Kirby to do the above, you probably need a transmission.
7. After adjustment torque the two Phillips screws to 25-30 in/lbs. What that means is get the proper screwdriver, (a big Phillips) and use a little muscle.
8. Reassemble your machine. These instructions from cleaner48 on ebay Stolen from one of this guys auctions...here is a manual for sale.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4419529395
HRM
January 2006
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