Does/did anyone have trouble with the buckle? it is very hard to buckle and unbuckle i have to press down extremley hard. sounds like rusty inside
2092882
No I've never had a problem with the buckle. Had mine for about 3+ years and this year purchased a 2nd one and still no issues. I would contact Diono customer service.
2014208
Did you find a solution? I'm having that same problem now, with a new belt! Not sure what to do now...
1432039
I remember being puzzled as well because it looks impossible to push the single band through the buckle but it is not. It is easy in fact. I found a video on Youtube. A picture is worth 1000 words and a video even more. A very little mount of force is actually required to push the metal end through the buckle.
29530
Anyone else having real trouble with the clasp? I had to use pliers which of course bent the clasp!
1737154
I had a little trouble at first too, but now I have the hang of it. You have to bring the backrest portion all the way forward and then back slowly. You will hear it clicking. You may have to do if a few times before it locks in place. It took me a while to get it right, now I get it first try.
2134707
I have had the same problem with the main belt falling off. It appears that the large and small pulleys are not lined up forcing the belt to ride on the edge of the large pulley nearest the blades. There seems to be no way to align the pulleys. Next stop is the dealer.
265290
I think you put the end of the strap through the wrong side of the buckle...there should be an arrow pointing the right direction. If not try differently from what you're doing, good luck.
1186846
I will say this, the instuctions for installing the belt are not clear and in the picture the lock stop is actually on the wrong side. Not sure if that is your problem. If the belt is installed correctly and it's still binding then it might just be defective.
1934208
My husband says he had to push down really, really hard. He had trouble too. You're probably afraid of breaking it, but give this a try. Hope it helps! Marilyn
750780
Are you sure the clutch was bad? My clutch was locked up fully with melted belt. Does brush spin ok by hand? If not, replace it. Make sure both belts on clutch spin freely also.
1670470
I have not had any problems. Just put the belt in one pulley and force the new belt into the top pulley by turning it
454398
I had that problem to start with then I saw where the latch was not locking in all the way. I had to apply a little extra pressure to lock it in place and it has not fallen out after that.
282464
Is it just me??? I cannot get the band to latch closed. It's like the stubs on the metal clasp are too short to go through to reach the holes on the other strap side to secure it. I'm fed up and ready to return this thing. So far it has not been user friendly!
727700
Not well at all. I got mine a little damp and it buckled. Finally replaced it. Guess you get what you pay for.
72411
I also am having the same problem. I called the customer service number & she said to make a loop and get it just right and it comes right off. Not on mine. There doesn't seem to be a slot where the old belt can slide off. Help?? Anyone??
907908
Yeah. Same here. It wasn't too bad. Wiped right off. Good luck putting it together. I never did get mine together. It was hard and I gave up.
1193342
I used the unit for the first time yesterday, and I also had trouble with the clamp lever initially. It required a HUGE amount of force to loosen the first time. Clearly their a bit overzealous in their tightening department at the factory. I literally have a bruise on the palm of my hand this morning. Once I got it loose the first time, it's been fine ever since then (because I don't overtighten it).