Electrolux Ambassador III leaking fluid?

My Electrolux Ambassador III has started to leak a brown fluid. It looks almost like water, has no odor and does not appear to be a lubricant. Any ideas what it is and how to fix?
Bob, August 2009


done
You haven't been accidentally vacuuming up a spilt cup of tea, have you?

John, August 2009
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