Is there a belt!? Smell hot like burning rubber...can't locate a belt to change?

It's a little tricky but here's how you get to the belt: Once you have removed the housing and the roller, turn the vacuum so that you are facing the pin the turns. Pull the belt to the back of the unit with your right hand so that the belt is against the pin on the front side and with your left foot apply pressure to the carriage where the roller sits. This action causes the plastic housing next to the pin to move toward the front of the vacuum providing enough space to slide the belt off easily. Be careful that you do not apply too much pressure with the foot.

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It's a little tricky but here's how you get to the belt:

Once you have removed the housing and the roller, turn the vacuum so that you are facing the pin the turns.
Pull the belt to the back of the unit with your right hand so that the belt is against the pin on the front side and with your left foot apply pressure to the carriage where the roller sits. This action causes the plastic housing next to the pin to move toward the front of the vacuum providing enough space to slide the belt off easily.
Be careful that you do not apply too much pressure with the foot.

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belt doesnt have to be broken, check the metal arm on the vacuum, see if there is build up of old rubber from previous belts, clean the arm that spins the belt and double check to make sure u have the correct belt

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Posted on Jun 14, 2009

SOURCE: How do I to change the belt on an eureka altima 12?

the belt is on the bottom right (looking at it from the front). the Eureka website does have the manual for download, http://www.eureka.com/service/manuals/80244.pdf

With the vacuum flattened (straightened) out, turn it over and remove the back roller cover, (2 screws) once off, the roller should just pop out on the opposite side (opposite from the belt). Don't forget to turn the roller to center the belt once you have it on.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 29, 2008

SOURCE: How to change belt on Eureka Whirlwind

On the top cover, there are holes at the front on both sides, there is a screw on each side in one of the holes. Take the out, and the cover should come off, then you can get to the brush roll and belt.

Anonymous

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Posted on Dec 22, 2009

SOURCE: belt location

Get the documentation (Owner's Manual) off this website.
Read the section on replacing the Belt. If you still have
questions then ask here.

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