Product Manual

12
Troubleshooting
The numbers in parentheses refer to the parts breakdown on the following page.
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy*
Hoist will not lift (no
clicking sound).
Pawl (#21) not engaging ratchet disc
(#24); possible dirt or foreign material.
Clean and lubricate pawl/ratchet disc
assemblies.
Pawl spring (#20) is damaged. Replace pawl spring.
Selector switch spring is loose or
damaged.
Tighten or replace selector switch
spring.
Load slips or drifts
while being lowered.
Dirt/corrosion/foreign material in hoist
components.
Inspect and correct problem. Keep
hoist clean and lubricated.
Brake is slipping. Brake seat (#23) is
worn from long-term use, or is
damaged from overloading or misuse.
Replace disc hub. Do not overload
hoist.
Hoist will not lower
load.
The brake has caught. (Hoist was left
under load condition for extended
period, or was shock-loaded while
operating.)
Place selector lever in DOWN
position and pull hard on the lever
handle to re-set the brake. Resume
operation.
Brake components are corroded or
damaged.
Replace components as needed;
keep hoist clean and lubricated.
Hoist will not
freewheel.
Brake has caught because load chain
was pulled too hard.
Reset by rotating handwheel
clockwise while pulling down on load
chain. Return hoist to freewheel mode
and continue. Pull load chain less
forcibly.
* Any disassembly or repair of the lever hoist should be performed by properly trained personnel. Call
Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., 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.