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    Simplicity Craigslist Purchase: NO SUCTION!

    That is amazing! It's hard to find good help these days... accept for here on this forum :-) Roger at Bob's Sweepers in Erlanger KY is very helpful as well! Glad I finally got a Simplicity :-) Thanks!
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    Simplicity Craigslist Purchase: NO SUCTION!

    Thank you so much for the help! It was tough getting that new belt back in but it works great now! I will look for a new baseplate. I really appreciate your time on your replies! SOOOooo helpful.
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    Simplicity Craigslist Purchase: NO SUCTION!

    So I changed the belt after swapping out the brushes. I put the brush bar back together incorrectly (backwards) so I was a bit frustrated. I so hope I put all the small washers back where they are supposed to be. With a new belt and brushes, it runs like a beast. Put your hand on the floor...
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    Simplicity Craigslist Purchase: NO SUCTION!

    Thanks for the response! I checked the manual so I could follow your directions and understand. I removed the hose cuff from the nozzle inlet and put my hand on the hose to cover it. I felt a good amount of suction and the change bag light lit up :-) I was happy for that! I did also notice...
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    Simplicity Craigslist Purchase: NO SUCTION!

    Hello, I may have made a poor purchase and of course I thought I was doing the right thing. Bought this Simplicity 7850 off Craigslist. The owner led me to believe it worked fine but I took advice from the guy who doesn't actually vacuum floors! Poor choice. He said he just used it to vacuum the...
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