How do i put belt on?

The idler arm assembly with the pulley puts tension on the V belt to turn the brushroll, if the idler arm isn't releasing the tension properly the brushroll will keep spinning even with the handle forward. Inspect this area to see if you can find what could be causing the belt to not release tension.

Sounds like the belt for the brush is worn, stretched, or loose. Replace the belt. OR the brush is set to low or set for hard floor. Set the brush up to next mark until it works. Using it set to low can cause the brush belt to stretch over time. If it spins when not in contact with the floor- it is the belt.

Be sure the brush roller spins freely. Tear apart the end caps and get the carpet string and hair out of it for better performance and longer belt life. Nothing much else it can be.

There is a tensioner pulley that drops when you drop the handle down. It squeezes the belt against the roller making it spin. This part often breaks as well. Replace the flat belt, and check to make sure the v belts edges aren't rounded. If they are and the edges are not crisp replace that belt as well. DO NOT put the v belt under the tensioner pulley. It will break should you do so. I'll include a link to the correct part # for that flat belt.

http://www.vacuummedic.com/product.php?id=6

If it is any help, I usually put it on the motor shaft and then over the roller (which I have removed) and then replace the roller. I find this is easier on most models since you can then hold onto the roller (which is bigger) and have an easier time mounting the roller into the vacuum than mounting the belt on the motor shaft. Just make sure that you have the belt on correctly. The belt should only be touching the roller and the motor shaft, nothing in between. Hope this helps. Good luck!

Before putting on the new belt make sure the brush turns freely and nothing is wraped around the bearing ends, if it is not turning free and is clean try a little grease or vasaline on the bearing ends. dont get any on the belt though. check the motor shaft also it should be clean and no residue from the old belts on it. it can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol and a rag, if really caked try a scotch pad .

I have a kirby G and i am trying to put the belt on the hook but theres nothing for it to hold on to. Did i put it wrong?

Step 1: Lower handle to floor to change belt
Step 2: Remove the two screws from the top hood on the foot
Step 3: Lift hood to remove
Step 4: Lift right end of brushroll (the belt end)
Step 5: Remove and discard belt.
Step 6: Place new belt around motor shaft.
Step 7: Place new belt around brushroll pulley.
Step 8: Align left end cap with base. Push end cap securely into
place. Make sure the square on the brushroll cap is in
place
Step 9: Pull right side of brushroll to stretch belt. Secure right
end cap into base.
IMPORTANT
Step 10: Rotate brushroll by hand several full rotations to properly
position belt.
Step 11: Place hood back on cleaner. Replace and tighten
two screws.
Step 12: Return vacuum to upright position.

You can also download your user manual here which has instructions on how with diagrams

wont put out solution on floor

I don't know what brand of vacuum you have, but the belts on most vacuums should be changed approx. once a year. The belt can look fine, but is stretched and won't have the necessary tension to turn the roller. It is possible that the roller is in need of servicing. If the bearings in the roller are fouled with dirt and hair, they will not turn properly and a new belt will not solve your problem. Take the roller out of the machine and turn the end caps by hand. They should turn freely. Once you've determined that the roller is o.k., install a new belt, turn the roller by hand to make sure that nothing is jammed and then try the machine again.