I've got a 165 Magnetic Crane (it's a modern remake) that has a problem with the cable (the string) that raises and lowers the magnet. It had been working fine but after raising the magnet using the "up" button the cable is now stuck in the extreme up position. It will not move up or down. It appears to be jammed. The electrical components, motors and gears all work fine and am guessing that the string has become tangled/stuck on the spool.
Anybody every tackled a problem like this? I pulled the roof off the cab but the boom blocks the view of the area where the string spools. The 165 crane doesn't appear to lend itself to much do-it-yourself repair so wondering if this is best left to a qualified repair tech.
Any suggestions appreciated.
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