Kirby questions.

[shag]

This Kirby was left in a rental house I was painting and was heading for the garbage.
I brought it home. I have not been paying attention. How old is it?
At least it works but the brush roll is seized and will not turn. The belt is still in one piece.

 

[shag]

How do you empty it? Has it been screwed shut?

 

[shag]

Not much dirt in the bag but it really stinks of basement.
Ultimate embarrassment or fantasy for a Kirby to be sucked by a Queen?

 

[shag]

Two washes in vintage Zero and three rinses, one with vinegar. The bag smells much better.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

shag

I think the brush roll isn't installed the right way: it will fit only one way - the two ends are of different sizes. Otherwise, the brush roll bearing may be worn.

~Ben

 

[human]

It wouldn't hurt to invest in a new belt and brush roll.

 

[bikerray]

How old is it? Since it is a 510 it would have been made in 1950
To get the emptor open turn the handle on the side and swing the bottom of the emptor out. It might be stuck because of all the junk in the emptor.

The brush roll looks like there is enough rust and corrosion that the bearings are seized.
The good news is that the brush rolls are still available.
Part number 1482S for the brush roll
The belt is a 159056
If you need to replace the brush roll screws in the nozzle
the large screw is a 1461S
the small screw is a 1463S