Thread Number: 33539  /  Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby Toe Touch Control . . .
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Post# 365233   1/17/2017 at 12:14 (2,627 days old) by jscarlato (Clairton, PA)        

I have two vintage Kirbys that have the same problem. One is my Legend II, and the other is a Tradition. Both run and clean well. The problem is that the toe-touch lever slips from the upper position downward three or more clicks when I press it with my foot. I have more success when I place my hand on the control and gently use my thumb to lower it one click at a time to the desired height. I welcome any advice if there is a fix for this and how to go about it.
Joe


Post# 365235 , Reply# 1   1/17/2017 at 12:40 (2,627 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin))        
Kirby height adjustment...

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Hello Joseph.

When that happens with the height adjustment on a Kirby, it is the front axle shaft assembly 'teeth' or the ratchet lock assembly 'teeth' being worn. Or, a combination of both.

If you have further questions about this or other Kirby questions, shoot me an email & I will provide you all of my contact info.

Cheers & hagn/d all,

Bill


Post# 365238 , Reply# 2   1/17/2017 at 14:09 (2,626 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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I have had that with built up dirt/ grease too

Post# 365243 , Reply# 3   1/17/2017 at 18:06 (2,626 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)        

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Try cleaning the teeth before replacing the axle on each machine.

 

 


Post# 365247 , Reply# 4   1/17/2017 at 18:57 (2,626 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)        
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Hit it with a hammer!!

Seriously, this is something Dave (former vac shop manager) taught be before he passed. Remove the axle and give the open area with the teeth in it a few taps to tighten it


Post# 365248 , Reply# 5   1/17/2017 at 19:02 (2,626 days old) by jscarlato (Clairton, PA)        

Thanks for the helpful suggestions. It looks like I'll have to be prepared to take things apart and try to see what I can do. No can do this week. Will get at it next week.
Joe


Post# 365282 , Reply# 6   1/18/2017 at 13:11 (2,626 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Just a couple screws, pretty easy access

Post# 365288 , Reply# 7   1/18/2017 at 16:08 (2,625 days old) by jscarlato (Clairton, PA)        

Blackheart, I hadn't considered using a hammer but, truth told, I've taken that approach to rectify other problems--and--if a hammer can fix the camera during the moon walk, then it's certainly worth a try.
Joe



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