Fran,
If I remember correctly, I believe you need a #20 Torx bit to remove and re-install those screws. You can usually find a kit that has multiple size bits in them at any hardware or tool store. You might even be able to get individual torx screwdrivers as well. Hope this helps!
Check your wheels under the vacuum. If they roll freely, you probably need to rotate your brush, or replace it. When you take the base plate off, look at the bearing blocks on the brush. What you are looking for is to see if there are several "hash" marks or just one "hash" mark. If you see several, that is the new setting and you need to rotate it until you see just one and put it back in. If you see just one, you probably need to replace it. Hope this helps!
What you are in need of is what they call a detent. There is a possibility that is has broken off from the housing which means that the only way to repair it properly is to replace the entire housing. It may have just had the screw come loose and has fallen off and just needs to be re-attached and possibly needs a larger screw if the hole is stripped. You will need to take the bottom plate off and remove the screws holding the motor and the right angled air tube and then remove both of those so that you can see where the detent is supposed to be located. When removing the motor, be sure you mark where the wires are attached on the motor so that you wire it back up properly. Hope this helps!
Hi, it's Jeremy from Crucial Vacuum.
Below you will find a link for many different models of the Oreck XL Classic Bagged Upright Vacuum. I hope you find the link useful.
http://www.oreck.com/PUG/76054-01-REV-A-U2251-CLASSIC.pdf
If you would like further assistance, please feel free to give us a call at 877.750.9239. We have helpful and friendly customer care representatives on the line ready to assist you.
Jeremy Lerner
Crucial Vacuum Customer Care
http://www.crucialvacuum.com
This could be for various reasons. Check the power cord and try a different outlet first. See if the power cord is loose or damaged. Next check the brushroll and belt that those are in working order. If you smelt burning or electrical fire or your vacuum made an odd noise before stopping it may be the motor going bad. If your power cord is good and the brushroll and belt good, it is probably your motor going bad.
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There are a couple of tricks. One is to put the belt on the shaft first and them roll it onto the brush roller. The other way which I did in my hotel (I had 3 of them) is to pull the brush out, put the belt on the spindle shaft, then onto the roller, the you can stretch the belt with it already in place and lower the roller into place.
The belts are stiff.
If the plastic blue clip on your Oreck Magnesium vacuum cleaner has broken, you will need to replace it to keep the bag securely attached to the vacuum. Here are the steps to replace the clip:
Locate the broken clip. It is usually located on the underside of the vacuum, near the bag opening.
Remove the broken clip by gently prying it off with a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool. Be careful not to damage the surrounding area.
Obtain a replacement clip. You may be able to purchase a replacement clip from an Oreck dealer or online retailer.
Attach the replacement clip to the vacuum. The clip should snap into place and hold the bag securely.
Test the clip to make sure it is properly attached and holding the bag securely.
