Legend II Kirby footswitch

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Just replace it.

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The light clips into the top and mid point of that black on off switch.
It is the biggest pain to see those 2 entry terminals on the back of that switch and the only way is to cut those white tie wraps that go around the light wires to the pot metal frame to get just the extra amount you will need.

A good light source and a sharp pair of needle nose pliers will be needed to push the 2 light plugs into that main black switch.

I used to dread that when replacing those entire switches until getting used to it.

Another note that if you get the motor wires reversed when plugging them into that switch......it reverses the motor and will blow instead of suck.

Hope this helps!
William R!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z33PPzoGBzg Kirby Heritage II and Legend Vacuum Owner Video

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The Heritage II Legend...First you make sure that the machine is unplugged from any outlet,. Now, raise your height adjust to the highest level. Next you will need to turn your belt lifter on the front of the nozzel to the right as far as you can. Now flip the hinged light cover up, and turn the latch that holds down the head to the left. Your nozzle is now released. Now take the hose and roll it on to the bar from the front to the back, make sure it is aligned and then turn the latch to the right locking the hose, and you are ready to kirby it up! Hope this fixesya! Let me know, Thanks, Rene (the Vacuum Doctor)

If I remember correctly,on the switch itself,each connector is letter coded.'W' for white,'R' for red,and so forth.The manual mostly talks about how to change attachments and basic operating,but not repairs.

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Kirby Legend II
Posted by smokey 1 on July 22, 2008
Hello, Help please, Using my vacuum, turned it off briefly, then went to turn it back on and it would not .I checked plugs which were both fine. Motor is strong, impeller is fine. The light comes on near the button to turn it on however it's not doing anything. Switch maybe? Just a guess. Thanks for your help! Alice
Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. It can be only one of 2 things, either it could be the safety switch or the foot switch and they would have to be replaced. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions.
http://kirby.com/
Customer Service – U. S. & Canada
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Thanks, Don the Vac Man
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Did you ever find a use and care book for this vacuum.  I have one I could scan for you.

I have published an online guide...it may be of help to you. Just click on the link to view it.

Marci

 

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