PROBLEM
Blade is difficult to raise.
Blade is difficult to pivot.
Blade will not unlock to pivot.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
Lift mechanism is binding
Handle tube is binding on lift rod.
Lock mechanism is out of adjustment
and is not disengaging.
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CORRECTION
Lubricate pivot points as shown in
figure 25 on page 12.
Lubricate lift handle rod as instructed
on page 12.
Refer to the Service and Adjustments
section on page 13.