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To replace the drive belt as on my Kenmore model 116 (others may be different), remove the cover (slide two latchs outward) and the light/agitator cover (release the small loops attached to the rubber 'bumper' edges, then pinch two clips at back of cover and lift up from the back, rotating it forward). Pull the rubber 'bumper' edges away from the ends of the roller, lift the roller straight up, and the pieces that hold the roller at either end will slide up in their slots. It is difficult to see this until the roller is lifted. Notice that the piece that is in each slot has the flat edge up, as they should be reinserted with this orientation. Fully remove the roller. Note that the belt placement order can be reversed (roller then drive axle), but there are some tight spaces and fairly sharp edges next to the path of the belt. With the agitator selector lever in the "Carpet" position (engaged/forward), place the good belt around the drive axle and also around the movable selector roller towards the rear of the housing. Stretch the belt to position it on the roller, then pull the roller forward to line up and insert the end pieces into the slots. This will likely be a hard stretch of the belt, and the entire housing unit will need held in place to make this stretch. Check that the belt is turning freely and is correctly lined up on the roller and the drive axle. This belt replacement can be achieved with two good hands and likely a foot or two to hold the housing, but additional hands should be very helpful. I sincerely pray for your patience and your fingers when making this belt change.
 MrL4JC in K-town  December 2009 |
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how do I change the belt on my kenmore whisper belt 116
also where can I get a owners manual mod 2040000-1 C
VERNON August 2009 |
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How do I fix my older kenmore 3.9 vac. M#116, the on & off button does not work on it? I don't know how to get to the switch and I see no screws to take out.
Tim March 2009 |
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Mine is so messed up on the little rolly thing ther is a cord wrapped around it so how do i get the roly thing out please.
Senor Mastero March 2009 |
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My brush roller on my Kenmore 116 Power-Mate Jr. is jammed up. I separated it from the unit; but I wonder if I can separate it further. I see two plastic indented pieces on one end of the roller, but don't know what their function is. I've put some "liquid wrench" on both sides to loosen it up, but it seems that it should be more loose. What do you think? Should I just replace the brush roller all together? I haven't used it all that much, although it is pretty old, but otherwise in good condition!
Thanks.
Paul December 2008 |
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There may be slightly different versions of this vacuum head. For mine, the sequence that worked best was: (1) Remove the light housing. (2) Remove the two then-exposed screws. (3) Remove the small plastic lever you usually use to release the vacuum head from the steel tube by pulling up and then out. (4) Turn the housing over. (5) Using your flat-head screwdriver (two -- one on each side -- is even better because you can keep the first side released while you work on the second), release the tension on the two plastic tabs on either side of the head. The location of these tabs is written on your rubber bumper, but you have to look hard to see the writing. (6) Pry the two halves apart. They should come apart easily.
NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE RUBBER BUMPER TO DO ALL OF THIS STUFF. But if you are reading this, you may already have done that. Just remember to put it back on before putting the two halves together again.
Gary December 2008 |
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turn sweeper upside down and remove 2 screws on the bottom of the sweeper, then there are 2 clip-like things near the front that you must pry to remove the plastic fixture. then remove the brush roller position the belt on the roller at the motor, the belt shoud go under the roller thing that does not rotate. the other roller rotates the belt.
Jim August 2007 |
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worked for me. Just pry off the light housing on top, remove the two screws, then flip over and pry bottom off using two arrows on bottom.
mwhigherground July 2007 |
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vacum lost secution what should I do
mike July 2007 |
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Thanks Carol! Our instruction were for a different model. You explained it perfectly.
Robert, First take the top light housing cover off. There are no instructions here like on the bottom. Just apply pressure on the side of the housing while pulling up slightly to release the tabs
HEW May 2006 |
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I just did EXACTLY what Carol G. said to do and it worked fine. Thank you Carol.
Joni May 2006 |
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Pry off the top housing that contains the light- there are tabs on either side you first have to release with a screwdriver. Mine has directions printed on the inside of this housing to continue on, but if yours doesn't have directions, here goes: You should see two screws there under the housing you just removed- take those out and then turn over the entire piece and pry the top part off. Again, there are tabs on the side you need to undo before the top and bottom separate. You should see the belt on the side there, and can remove it pretty easily from this point. Hope this helps.
Carol G. April 2006 |
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I'm having the same problem. BUT the bottom of the power head, on each side, instructs me to insert a screw driver to remove the cover. I haven't tried it yet, but I will. If you do it first let me know....
Robert Aue April 2006 |
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