I've had this one a few years, upgraded to diodes, changed the cord, changed the rollers... As I typically run Legacy I don't use the Whistle/Direction lever. A neighbor brought an old postwar steamer over and when I went to use the direction it stuck.
Where do I start? Thanks!!
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Maybe the return spring needs replaced.
Start with a visual inspection.
Maybe contact cleaner is all that is needed, or maybe the spring is broken and needs to be replaced... Won't know until eyes are on it.
Looks like I open it up tomorrow... I like to ask questions "before" I start a project!!
OK. Popped the lid, a little compressed air followed by some contact cleaner. Better, but not as good as the left side. You really feel some friction moving it back and forth and tightening the lid only makes it worse.
Did notice, I'm overdue for new rollers...
Here is the service diagram. If the lid causes more friction, it seems possible to me that the mount may have gotten tweaked to one side. Careful investigation should reveal which direction to carefully and ever so slightly bend the contact plate assembly mount to allow free travel.
Success. Turns out that when I upgraded to diodes I didn't properly align the insulating paper with the four downward prongs beneath the assembly. A bit of a pita but all good now! Thanks!
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