With the Kirby in an upright position push the toe-touch lever all the way
to the floor to raise the Kirby as high as it will go. Expose the nozzle
on the Kirby by lifting the headlight cap. Release the belt tension by using
the L-shaped handle on the belt lifter turning it all the way to the left
(counter-clockwise) until the red arrows line up. Unlock the lever lock at
the top of the nozzle and remove the nozzle from the unit. Unlock the rug
plate by unhooking the two latches on the rear of the nozzle and remove it
from the nozzle. Note the brush roll setting, which is indicated by a number
or a series of notches. (See the next question for more information on the
brush roll setting.) Turn the belt lifter to the right (clockwise) until
the green arrows line up to release the belt from the belt lifter hook. Lift
out the brushroll. Slide the old belt off and replace with a new belt. Replace
the brushroll making sure each end is on the same setting. Replace the rug
plate and making sure that the new belt is in the center of the brushroll,
turn the belt lifter to the left (counter-clockwise) until the red arrows
line up. (it will be hard to turn, as it is a new belt that you are stretching)
Re-attach the nozzle to the Kirby locking it into place. Once it is locked
onto the Kirby, turn the belt lifter to the right (clockwise) until the green
arrows line up. This will release the belt off the hook and onto the motor
shaft. |