KIRBY G4

[watsonw]

Hello Folks,

I have been given a generation four in pretty good condition but without the instruction manual.
I would be very grateful if some kind person could scan a copy through to here.

Many thanks,

Walter UK.

 

[human]

I believe those are available in PDF form on Kirby's web site (see link below). Also, the video manuals are on YouTube. 15 seconds on Google will turn up a world of information. Just enter 'Kirby G4 manual' as your search terms.

http://kirbywhq.powweb.com/manuals/G4/8D4538EC00E93846200D614F7C499B59/G4 Manual.pdf

 

[watsonw]

THANKS

Hello Edgar,

Many thanks for your help; it really is greatly appreciated.


Kirby Experts,

Could I service this machine myself without specialist tools?


Regards,

Walter, UK.

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi Walter...

<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Don't forget there is the video instruction you can view on Youtube.</span>


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">With regards to servicing yourself it depends on whether you want to just clean it up or do a complete strip down. </span>


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">A clean up you can do yourself. But only use genuine Kirby parts (Bags, Belts etc)</span>


 


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[sptyks]

Walter, should you want to do your own maintenance, you can do 90% of the maintenance yourself with only 3 tools: Philips screwdriver, Flathead screwdriver, small vicegrips. should you decide to remove or replace the fan, you will also need a small allen wrench or very small screwdriver to insert into the motor shaft to hold it in place while you unscrew the belt pulley.


 


There are a couple of excellent videos on youtube showing how to disassemble the Kirby vacuum for maintenance.

 

[human]

Torx?

I'm thinking there may be a few Torx screws as well. Or maybe that's the later models. But yeah, don't let all that shiny metal intimidate you; they're actually great DIY machines, not much you can't fix yourself if you have decent screwdriver skills. They're actually easier to work on than some lesser brands, mainly because they're actually designed to be serviced. There are also some great online tutorials to show you the step-by-step procedures.

 

[sptyks]

Torx screws

Torx screws are on the G5 and later models. G3 and G4 use Philips screws.

 

[human]

Yeah, I've got a G5 and two Gsixes. They've both got Torx screws. I couldn't remember whether the G4 was the last with the Phillips screws or the first with the Torxes.

 

[watsonw]

GUYS

....Once again many thanks.

At least I will be able to give it plenty of time as I retire from work on 24/09/15.

Regards,

Walter.

 

[kirbyvacuum]

g4

Being a Kirby collector for many years you can change belts adjust brush roll, change the cord if needed. Leave the transmission and motor work to a Kirby service man. I have the G3,4,5,6,Diomand edition Avaliar wonderful machines. You can never go wrong with Kirby. Enjoy your G4 Doug