Kirby 510 - How to remove metal fan

[Michaelhh]

I have a problem with removing the metal fan on my Kirby 510. (I've had this problem with the Heritages too, but because the fan is plastic I can grip the armature by putting vice grips carefully! on the center of the fan and then twisting off the belt shaft.) With my 510, the metal fan is rotating in one direction, while the armature and the belt shaft turn together in the opposite direction. I can't find a way to secure (lock) the armature. So I gave up. But the inside of the motor casing really needs a clean out - I tried compressed air, but due to rounded rear of the 510 case, all the dust collected near the rear bearing and is stuck there. I need to get the fan off and the armature out for a proper cleaning. Any suggestions? I've included a pic of my 510 in case any one is interested...

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

I wonder if these two pages might help you?

~Ben

 

[super-sweeper]

Hi! There should be a small hole in the back of the armature, there is a special tool that Kirby sells for this, but I've heard other members use an ice pick!


 


I don't think you have to remove the fan to access the motor, the metal cover should be able to be removed by screws! 

 

[bikerray]

The hole in the armature is just behind the ventilating fan and YES you have to get the fan off before you can get to the screws in the bearing plate to take it off and pull the armature out.

You can use the Kirby tool or an ice pick. I use 1/8" piano wire that I get at the hardware store.

By the way the air is sucked in through the back leg where the two rear wheels are and blown out the vent at the front, so if you blow compressed air up from underneath the back it might send some of the fuzz out the front vent or some may come out the switch opening.

Have fun