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Brian H	10/03/2018 22:17:23
2312 forum posts 112 photos	The operating handle for the backgear on the top of my AUD has suddenly gone very stiff, making it difficult to engage backgear. Has anyone any experience of this and can anyone give me a clue as to what the problem might be? Brian
not done it yet	11/03/2018 10:35:26
7517 forum posts 20 photos	Foreign body trapped in mechanism? Or lubrication? Edited By not done it yet on 11/03/2018 10:35:46
Oldiron	11/03/2018 11:39:27
1193 forum posts 59 photos	As NDIY says probably lack of lube. I never use my back gear now with the VFD but still give it a spot of oil now and then just in case. I always found when I did use it that a little twist of the chuck helped the engagement. I am sure you are aware that there are 2 oil points, 1. the hole above the back gear lever & 2. the oiler in the centre of the shaft in the housing. regards

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