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    Kirby G5 belt lifter removal

    Thanks for the replies, I suspected there would be a screw behind the label but wasn't sure. I will attempt to clean up as best I can without dismantling and see how I get on with that first. It is awkward to get access inside that part though.
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    Kirby G5 belt lifter removal

    Anyone know how to remove the belt lifter on a G5? Father in law has one but the belt lifter is slightly corroded although works perfectly but I would if possible like to remove,clean up and the refit. Thanks
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    Kirby G4 No reverse

    "Looks like that machine had some extended exposure to that damnable carpet fresh crap" That and a lot more, I am sure the guy that sold it found it dumped somewhere and just picked it up and sold it. From my original post it was the transmission fork that was preventing the reverse /forward...
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    Kirby G4 No reverse

    Was going to edit to update but not allowed, anyhow here is the Kirby after a couple of days cleaning, now going to start polishing the casings.
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    Kirby G4 No reverse

    This is the Kirby after I have taken the casing off, bit of a mess but a few days from now will hopefully be cleaned and polished up, I hate to think where this Kirby has been stored. Fortunately with having some experience working on motorcycles I don't see any major problems in bringing this...
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    Kirby G4 No reverse

    Thanks for your quick response.
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    Kirby G4 No reverse

    I just purchased a G4, needs a good clean but generally in working order. One issue is the drive only works for forward so not for reverse, neutral is ok. Any ideas what to look for before I start to dismantle. thanks
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