Kirby Avalir 2 Service Video

From troubleshooting to rebuilding your Kirby, the Kirby Service & Repair Guide will walk you through any issues you may be having.

0:00 Introduction
0:02 KIRBY Service & Repair Guide
0:49 Service & rebuild instructions for Generation 3 model through Avalir 2 model
1:02 NOTICE: Only use genuine Kirby parts & supplies when performing repairs and service.
1:10 Section One Motor Does Not Run
11:21 Section Two Motor Only Runs In One Speed
12:01 Section Three Motor continues to run with nozzle or mini emptor removed
12:13 Section Four Motor runs briefly and stops, or motor runs intermittently
13:03 Section Five Armature and/or carbon brushes spark
14:13 Section Six Motor vibrates
15:51 Section Seven Noticeable electrical odor (Possible motor runs hot)
16:15 Section Eight Motor bearing noise
16:46 Section Nine Squeal noise from motor on wind down
17:23 Section Ten Clicking sound from motor area
20:40 Section Eleven Debris in base-pan
22:21 Section Twelve Headlight / LED does not work
25:04 Section Thirteen Transmission has weak assist
31:52 Section Fourteen Unit runs away in forward and/or reverse
32:27 Section Fifteen Transmission operates in opposite direction handle fork is pushed
32:41 Section Sixteen Unit hops, jumps, skips, or chatters
33:22 Section Seventeen Transmission rattles on wind down
34:06 Section Eighteen Transmission grinds when pedal is in neutral
35:39 Section Nineteen Transmission squeaks when rolling unit on floor in Neutral with motor off
36:17 Section Twenty Clicking noise when unit changes direction
37:17 Section Twenty One Unit pulls to the right or the left
38:22 Section Twenty Two Brush Roll Performance Indicator Light does not work
39:13 Section Twenty Three Brush roll belt breaks
39:41 Section Twenty Four Does not pick up dirt / little or no suction
40:48 Section Twenty Five Handle fork leans too far forward
41:17 Section Twenty Six Handle fork falls
41:36 Section Twenty Seven Tilt knob lever broken
42:11 Section Twenty Eight Bag latch broken
42:47 Section Twenty Nine Attachment hose end broken
43:19 Section Thirty Assembly of unit
58:36 Only use Genuine Kirby Service Parts to ensure optimal performance.
58:43 To order replacement parts, please call 1-800-321-6774