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Started by trapper, July 30, 2017, 10:41:28 PM

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trapper

July 30, 2017, 10:41:28 PM
Lately the head on my 1987 LT30 has been hanging up on the way down.  Normally at 18 inches and down.  I use ATf on them.  The rails are black and dirty.  What is the best way to clean them?  Other problems to look for?  I use a leaf blower to clean the mill when done sawing.  The mill is almost always under A roof. 
stihl ms241cm ms261cm  echo 310 400 suzuki  log arch made by stepson several logrite tools woodmizer LT30

Chuck White

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July 31, 2017, 06:37:14 AM
I've had that happen a couple of times over the years and I wiped the masts down with a fine sandpaper then wiped them with ATF and that ended the problem for a few years!
~Chuck~  Cooks Cat Claw sharpener and single tooth setter.  2018 Chevy Silverado and 2021 Subaru Ascent.
With basic mechanical skills and the ability to read you can maintain a Woodmizer  LT40!

Crossroads

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July 31, 2017, 12:27:04 PM
Is it coming up solid or is it kinda jerky coming down? If it's jerky, tightening the chain may help.
With the right fulcrum and enough leverage, you can move the world!

2017 LT40 wide, BMS250 and BMT250,036 stihl, 2001 Dodge 3500 5.9 Cummins, l8000 Ford dump truck, hr16 Terex excavator, Valley je 2x24 edger, Gehl ctl65 skid steer, JD350c dozer

Crusarius

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July 31, 2017, 02:50:48 PM
Simple green is a good environmentally friendly degreaser.

trapper

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July 31, 2017, 09:57:22 PM
Chuck Whites sandpaper idea worked.  Thanks for the rest of the hints.  All something to remember.  It was hanging up on the way down. 
stihl ms241cm ms261cm  echo 310 400 suzuki  log arch made by stepson several logrite tools woodmizer LT30
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