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Can't find Chicago Mike anywhere on YouTube. I'm sure he's there somewhere. What I get is: Kirby enthusiast ... Do you have a link for Mike? Thanks

Hello I'm sure this has been covered before, but my vac.knowledge is building. Is there a link for lubricating the motor and other necessary components of a 519? I have a vintage manual from a 517 ... clearly a different model ... but it states the vac. should be taken and serviced by Kirby...

Huskyvavs -- Here's the picture you requested for identification. I used a little silicone grease, btw, on the rings before reassembly.

The Electrolux vacuumed the hardwood floor tonight, hose attached, without the front motor housing popping open. Thanks for all the help, folks. Bikerray's suggestion pointed me in the right direction. I replaced a pair of o-rings on the back of the knob. With new ones in place, the knob can...

Electrolux AF -- Remedies ... continued I do have some bags that came with it. I keep one in the vacuum that's made for use with Electrolux. It has a modern, plastic hose but the original floor brush attachment. I can't help but wonder if the rubber seal/gasket in the front of the vacuum is...

Hello all I'm a newbie who picked up an Electrolux Automatic F from an estate sale a few days ago. It's a nice design, and I've disassembled the unit entirely to inspect and clean it; however, the front door keeps popping open when the machine is powered up with the hose attached. I've cruised...