Kenmore PN Help

[vacuumlad1650]

So i have my Granmothers old (early) 80's Kenmore 3.9. The problem with it is that the wand lower/release pedal wont stal up on its own, allowing the wands to fall frequently. Can somebody tell me how to fix this?
I am going to pick this up Sunday (Aug 30) and i plan on fixing it up as soon as I can to put it back into normal use
Thanks!
Andy

 

[suckolux]

Nice machines

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Oh Yea! I just ordered a new hose for it so it will be good to go!

 

[kirbyduh]

That's a very common problem with these

In my experiences, the little plastic tab that pushes against the pivot elbow is broken off (and has been on almost every older Kenmore Powermate I have ever used). I believe you can get a new pedal assembly from Sears Partsdirect if you type in the model number of your Powermate. I hope this helps. 

 

[fan-of-fans]

I agree with above. The handle release pedal needs to be replaced. And I think this machine is from the late 80s to early 90s by the color. This canister style came around 1984. I had the same one 3.9 for awhile but didn't have the power nozzle for it.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Thanks for the help. Somebody emailed me the exact part number and im going to post some pics when it arrives. it is, i believe, a 1985.