Kirby Avalir, Owner'S Manual

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The motor does not turn on.
1. Make sure the Power Cord is plugged into an outlet and that the outlet has power.
2. Make sure the cord is fully inserted into the unit.
3. Check the Power Cord for damage. If it is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized
Kirby Distributor.
4. Make sure that an attachment or accessory is properly mounted on the front of the unit.
The unit will not run without the Power Nozzle, Attachment Hose or Air Intake Guard
properly in place.
5. The unit will not run without one of the following properly mounted to the Air Exhaust
Port: Mini Em-Tor® collector, Attachment Hose or Multi-Surface Shampoo Tank.
The unit is not picking up dirt.
1. Check to see if the Brush Roll is turning when the unit is on by looking at the green
Brush Roll Indicator Light. If the light is not on, the Brush Roll is not turning freely, the
belt is slipping (stretched), broken or not engaged. The belt may need to be replaced.
2. Make sure that the Power Nozzle height is adjusted to place the brush in contact with the
carpet. Use the Toe-Touch Control to adjust the height. See page 20.
3. If the brush is turning, and the brush is in contact with the carpet, check for bristle wear
and adjust the brush roll height if necessary. See page 55.
4. Check the disposable filter bag to see if it is full. If it is, replace with a new filter bag.
5. Check the fill tube and air exhaust port for clogging.
The unit is difficult to push.
1. If the motor is off, make sure Tech Drive® power assist pedal is in neutral before
pushing the unit.
2. If the motor is on, put the Tech Drive® power assist pedal in drive to make the unit easier
to push. Do not use Tech Drive® power assist on hard surface floors.
3. Adjust the height of the Power Nozzle if necessary.
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