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canesfan · 04-09-2014, 06:11 AM

Pullrite recommends WD40 on all the moving parts. I'd take the head off, turn it upside down and spray the parts under there. Keep your fingers away from the jaws if it's in the open position. Use a long screwdriver or something to trip the lever that closes the jaws. Work the moving pieces around to get everything moving. Might just be newness stickyness.

I had a problem with a used one latching after my previous 10 year old one wore out, it looks like the previous owner used grease on the underside parts and the grease got gummy and sticky. I had to degrease it and clean it up and it works fine now.

The two thumps for latching are normal, one subtle and one loud.

04-09-2014, 06:11 AM	#4
canesfan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tidewater Area Virginia Posts: 1,271	Pullrite recommends WD40 on all the moving parts. I'd take the head off, turn it upside down and spray the parts under there. Keep your fingers away from the jaws if it's in the open position. Use a long screwdriver or something to trip the lever that closes the jaws. Work the moving pieces around to get everything moving. Might just be newness stickyness. I had a problem with a used one latching after my previous 10 year old one wore out, it looks like the previous owner used grease on the underside parts and the grease got gummy and sticky. I had to degrease it and clean it up and it works fine now. The two thumps for latching are normal, one subtle and one loud. __________________ 2014 Raptor RP300MP w/ Rear Patio Party Deck, Folding Side Ladder, 6 Point Level Up, Carlisle Radial Trail HDs 2004 2500HD D/A CC SB - TTT Mirrors, Prodigy BC, 18K Pullrite Superglide, NEW Fuel Injectors 11/2015 (ouch)