PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Blade is difficult to raise.
Lift mechanism is binding
Lubricate pivot points as shown in
figure 29 on page 15.
Blade is difficult to pivot.
Handle tube is binding on lift rod.
Lubricate lift handle rod as instructed
in figure 23 on page 12.
Blade will not unlock to pivot.
Lock mechanism is out of adjustment
Refer to the Service and Adjustments
and is not disengaging,
section on page 16.
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