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Hello, I have seen this happen when the carriage bearing blow and lodge a sliver of metal or bearing in between a roller or another bearing. I have also seen some fragments get lodged under the bearings in the lower part of the mast. I would raise as high as I can, get close & personal and take a look - safely of course
  • Posted 15 Apr 2021 04:23
  • By Angel_Mendez
  • joined 8 Nov'20 - 15 messages
  • Illinois, United States
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