Bissell 73G8 Louvers, Suction Inlet, Air Passageway, Troubleshooting, Vacuum cleaner won’t run

Models: 73G8 20Q9

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Clearing Clogs Continued

Clearing Clogs Continued

3.

Check Upper Tank and Louvers for build up or clogs.

 

Louvers

Check to make sure Louvers are installed correctly. To

 

 

unlock the Louvers, grasp the rim and turn toward the left.

 

 

Pull straight down to remove. If the Louvers are

 

 

 

missing or not locked into place, check and clear the tube

 

 

 

in the center of the Dirt Container.

 

 

Suction Inlet

 

Remove the Twist ‘n Snap Hose from the vacuum by

 

4.

 

 

 

turning to the left. Check the Suction Inlet, Hose and Hose

 

 

 

Wand for clogs. Remove any clogs from the hose using a

 

 

 

long, narrow object.

 

 

 

5.

Check the Foot Hose for clogs. If needed, remove the screw

 

Hose Wand Base

 

attaching the Hose Wand Base to the vacuum. Straighten

 

 

 

the Foot Hose and unclog with a long, narrow object.

 

 

6.

If the clog persists, follow the instructions for Checking

 

 

 

the Rotating Floor Brush on page 9-10 and inspect the Air

 

Air Passageway

 

Passageway for obstructions.

 

 

Troubleshooting

WARNING:

 

 

 

 

To reduce the risk of injury from moving

 

 

parts and/ or electrical shock, turn Power

 

 

Switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug

 

 

from electrical outlet before performing

 

 

troubleshooting checks.

Vacuum cleaner won’t run

 

 

 

Possible Causes

 

Remedies

1

Power cord not plugged in

 

1

Check electrical plug

2

Blown fuse/tripped breaker

 

2

Check/Replace fuse or

Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt

 

reset breaker

 

 

Possible Causes

 

Remedies

1Incorrect Height Adjustment

2Hose not attached to suction opening

3Twist ‘n Snap Hose not securely attached.

4Crack or hole in Hose

5Broken or worn Drive Belt

6Rotating Floor Brush bristles worn

7Rotating Floor Brush jammed

8Clog in vacuum

129 Dirt Container full

1Adjust Powerfoot to correct height setting

2Grasp Quick Reach Handle and firmly push Hose Wand onto the suction opening

3Make sure Twist ‘n Snap Hose is snapped into locked position

4Check Hose and replace if needed

5Replace Drive Belt, see pg. 9-10

6Replace brush

7Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends

8Clear clog, see pg. 11-12

9Empty Dirt Container

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Bissell 73G8 Louvers, Suction Inlet, Air Passageway, Troubleshooting, Vacuum cleaner won’t run, Possible Causes, Remedies