Manual - JET Tools

TroubleshootingThe numbers in parentheses refer to the parts breakdown on the following page.Trouble Probable Cause Remedy*Hoist will not lift (noclicking sound).Load slips or driftswhile being lowered.Hoist will not lowerload.Hoist will notfreewheel.Pawl (#21) not engaging ratchet disc(#24); possible dirt or foreign material.Pawl spring (#20) is damaged.Selector switch spring is loose ordamaged.Dirt/corrosion/foreign material in hoistcomponents.Brake is slipping. Brake seat (#23) isworn from long-term use, or isdamaged from overloading or misuse.The brake has caught. (Hoist was leftunder load condition for extendedperiod, or was shock-loaded whileoperating.)Brake components are corroded ordamaged.Brake has caught because load chainwas pulled too hard.Clean and lubricate pawl/ratchet discassemblies.Replace pawl spring.Tighten or replace selector switchspring.Inspect and correct problem. Keephoist clean and lubricated.Replace disc hub. Do not overloadhoist.Place selector lever in DOWNposition and pull hard on the leverhandle to re-set the brake. Resumeoperation.Replace components as needed;keep hoist clean and lubricated.Reset by rotating handwheelclockwise while pulling down on loadchain. Return hoist to freewheel modeand continue. Pull load chain lessforcibly.* Any disassembly or repair of the lever hoist should be performed by properly trained personnel. CallWalter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., or go to waltermeier.com to find an authorized Service Center nearestyou.Replacement PartsReplacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call1-800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.waltermeier.com).Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us toserve you quickly and accurately.12