Problem with Royal 9000 roller

[SamBurritos]

I just picked up a Royal 9000 for cheap from the local thrift store. The roller brush starts of spinning, but it stops spinning when I push forward on it. The roller seems to stop spinning whenever it is under load, if that makes sense. This is on the highest setting. When I put it on lower settings, it doesn't spin at all.

Any ideas what is causing this?

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

I think that either the brush roll or the belt is bad.

I might say replace the belt first. Order part no. 1044260001.

If it is not the belt, then replace the brush roll. Order part no. 2675227000.

Thank you,



Ben

 

[SamBurritos]

Thanks!

 

[kirbylux77]

If the belt isn't the cause of your troubles, before you throw the brushroll away try removing the end-caps & see if any hair or string is built up around there. That is what will cause a brush not to turn & ruin your bearings. That, & a bit of 3 in 1 oil will probably restore your brushroll to good working order. And of course, make sure you check your brushroll for strings, threads & hair after every vacuuming session, & check the endcaps once a month for buildup.

Rob