My Kirby G3. The power assist (DRIVE) takes off and does not allow the vaccuum to return. It has a very strong drive assist. How do I get it to reverse and not just drive?

Found a guide that should be helpful! Kirby Vacuum Power Switch Repair

Here is a step by step walk through with pictures on how to replace the neutral / drive pedal on any Kirby Generation vacuum (G3, G4, G5, G6, Ultimate G, Ultimate G Diamond Edition, Sentria and Sentria II)
Kirby Neutral Drive Pedal Replacement Guide

GoodVac.com Technician
www.goodvac.com
1-800-775-6586

see utube video for refitting

kirby has only had 1 belt from day one. sometimes you do need to push the belt up to catch the belt lifter

I would clean the bag by blowing it out with compressed air (lightly). If you do wash it, do it by hand in room temp water and air dry. I'm not too sure how to remove the whole bag on that model. You should call your local vacuum dealer to inquire, and ask the same question you asked here on Fixya.

This will help...

http://reviews.ebay.com/CHANGING-THE-BELT-ON-A-KIRBY-G3-G4-G5-GSIX-ULTIMATE-G_W0QQugidZ10000000003720039

Marci

so when u pull it back it's like it's not engaged at all? then it maybe the reverse is out....with the fwd soon to follow. remember the vac is 20yrs old; & working that long? it definately served it's purpose.
depending how much money you wanna spend on it buying a new or used trans. plus labor...or just an ebay used unit.

likely a broken belt. turn vac over and see if roller turns free. if it does the belt is broken. turn the handle on front of vac. turn latch under headlight and remove head. open bottom plate and return handle to normal position. belt and brush roll will lift out. reverse procedure to install. directions are usually printed on the head of vac under headlight.
J

Absolutely!! If youre the original purchaser of the machine, the rebuild program is available for your kirby for as long as you own it.


here's the site for more information
http://www.kirby.com/Portals/0/rebuild_program.html



Its quite a warranty on Kirbys...wish my car had the same sort of warranty

Try removing the nozzle and poking a screwdriver in the little slot for the safety switch and seeing if it runs. Maybe the nozzle's poker isn't pushing it in adequately?