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Lux 5000 put in new bag but when i turn on the

By roywagnerjr on Oct 25, 2009

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lux 5000 put in new bag but when i turn on the bag full light comes on and machine goes off will only run without hose attached

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posted on Oct 25, 2009

jlkowerysr

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It sounds like the valve assembly (full bag control) is faulty. Threr are two O rings inside of it and the plactic holding the bottom one has broken. You'll have to take it to the shop.

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