Troubleshooting; Replacement Parts - Jet JLH Series Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Troubleshooting

The numbers in parentheses refer to the parts breakdown on the following page.
Trouble
Hoist will not lift (no
clicking sound).
Load slips or drifts
while being lowered.
Hoist will not lower
load.
Handwheel will not
move in and out.
Hoist will not
freewheel.
* Any disassembly or repair of the lever hoist should be performed by properly trained personnel. Call
Walter Meier, or go to waltermeier.com to find an authorized Service Center nearest you.

Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call
1-800-274-6848, 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 to
serve you quickly and accurately.
Probable Cause
Pawl (#12) not engaging ratchet disc
(#15); possible dirt or foreign material.
Pawl spring (#11) is damaged.
Selector switch spring (#23) is loose
or damaged.
Dirt/corrosion/foreign material in hoist
components.
Brake is slipping. Disc hub (#14) is
worn from long-term use, or is
damaged from overloading or misuse.
The brake has caught. (Hoist was left
under load condition for extended
period, or was shock-loaded while
operating.)
Brake components are corroded or
damaged.
Disc hub (#14) is damaged.
Brake has caught because load chain
was pulled too hard.
Remedy*
Clean and lubricate pawl/ratchet disc
assemblies.
Replace pawl spring.
Tighten or replace selector switch
spring.
Inspect and correct problem. Keep
hoist clean and lubricated.
Replace disc hub. Do not overload
hoist.
Place selector lever in DOWN
position and pull hard on the lever
handle to re-set the brake. Resume
operation.
Replace components as needed;
keep hoist clean and lubricated.
Replace disc hub.
Re-set by rotating handwheel
clockwise while pulling down on load
chain. Return hoist to freewheel mode
and continue. Pull load chain less
forcibly.
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