I just received my x-Small trap today. There's a lot of friction on the treadle plate axis. It takes a hard push to spring the trap. The axle is not turning freely in the wire loops that it is supposed to rotate in. Is this a common problem? How can I fix it? ( I'd rather not go thru the hassle of shipping it back) I just received my x-Small trap today. There's a lot of friction on the treadle plate axis. It takes a hard push to spring the trap. The axle is not turning freely in the wire loops that it is... » Read More I just received my x-Small trap today. There's a lot of friction on the treadle plate axis. It takes a hard push to spring the trap. The axle is not turning freely in the wire loops that it is supposed to rotate in. Is this a common problem? How can I fix it? ( I'd rather not go thru the hassle of shipping it back) « Show Less
755207
My trap is a little the same. I oiled it, reached in and kept rocking it until it rocked easy, or went freely. Put the bait on the far or high part of tray. Hope this helps.
755208
The trip mechanism on my trap was also very stiff. To fix it all I did was take a pair of pliers and open up the loops in the linkage of mechanism then it worked just fine; 14 chipmunks and going strong. Just placed an order for 2 more.
1089539
Either the trap is dirty or the batteries are dead or dying (or not properly inserted). Try cleaning according to the owner's manual and/or changing batteries. Good luck.
1880355
So after contacting mount-it customer support and trying. The hex bit that is in the part that lifts the arm needed to be tightened counter-clockwise. (not clockwise) and it just keeps tightening and doesn't seem to stop. Also there were parts on there that looked like you could put a quarter on and turn it but that was not the case. Anyway the arm lifting part nut turned counter-clockwise a lot. seems to stiffen the thing and give me more control. Im ight keep it now.
961647
We did not overly tighten ours as we didn't find a need to. We did tighten it snuggly enough so it wouldn't turn easily. It did move a bit once after it was bumped but it wasn't a problem to move it back. I would suggest you contact the company if you feel yours is having a problem..
513130
The freewheel gear cluster should rotate with very low resistance in the counterclockwise direction and latch up in the clockwise direction. If you threaded it on and it is binding there is a problem ( miss thread, machining tolerance problem, or defective freewheel) it would be a good idea to try another freewheel as the previous answer suggested
1388436
This was my issue. The spring is very right. You have to make sure you assembled it correctly with the dial in front. Then you should be able to just lean back, but mine won't. As I said the spring is too tight. I do not know how to contact the company and I can't remove the base to send it back. So i'm stuck.
901754
the problem i had after opening the box, was that i couldnt move the red lever in the right. it was very hard and did not want to break it. so i put oil with a paint gun and after it was softer. i think we have to move this red lever with care because the movement to tight a side of the metal slider, is very short. no force it we can break the lever. after this care treatment. the plate We can easily squeeze and release.
920101
Thanks to all - the traps are new (I assume) as I just received them from Amazon. It may have been stored in the heat during the shipping process. I will try steaming it apart.
607943
Hi, I held mine by the wheel tightly and loosely gripped the body and mine slipped right apart. Try twisting it first to get it loose. Thanks!
1760667
I didn't have any problems with mine, just used 2 crescent wrenches. Normal force will do it.
706915
It takes some finesse. You need to get use to it. Try putting some oil on it. It is stiff when new due to it being on a pressurized pin. Just like takedown pins.
1563253
I ordered 3 of these. The first one installed I had problems with. I checked it out and found the captured ball was to tight. I installed another one where the captured ball moved freely in the swashplate and had no further problems. Hope this helps
1737945
I had to drill a hole into the plate that holds my wheel (forward of the axle). In order to attach it to the actual axle bolt, I was told I'd need to buy a whole new wheel with a longer axle. Drilling the hole was the best idea and has not compromised the integrity of the steel that holds the wheel in place. Now that I have that set up, its a very fast connect, disconnect. If I could attach a photo I would but I don't see where that's possible.
396368
I had real problems with this tool because the oval piece (like a washer) the the slot rides on was too narrow to be a tight fit - therefore, there was 'slop' in the tool - 2.5 degrees of slop.I think the actual _sensor_ was _very_ accurate - a fraction of a degree.I _almost_ tried to fix it by hammering or otherwise widening the "washer" - just a small metal piece that connects the sensor to the actual steel - but, in the end, I returned this item, and got a competitors product, which did not have this issue.Now, if you're always turning it against the washer in the same direction, it would work repeatably - but - this was a deal breaker for me. I had real problems with this tool because the oval piece (like a washer) the the slot rides on was too narrow to be a tight fit - therefore, there was 'slop' in the tool - 2.5 degrees of slop.I think the actual _sensor_ was _very_ accurate - a fraction of a degree.I _almost_ tried to fix it by hammering or otherwise widening the "washer" - just a small metal piece that connects the sensor to the actual steel - but, in the end, I returned this item, and got a competitors product, which did not have this issue.Now, if you're always turning it... » Read More I had real problems with this tool because the oval piece (like a washer) the the slot rides on was too narrow to be a tight fit - therefore, there was 'slop' in the tool - 2.5 degrees of slop.I think the actual _sensor_ was _very_ accurate - a fraction of a degree.I _almost_ tried to fix it by hammering or otherwise widening the "washer" - just a small metal piece that connects the sensor to the actual steel - but, in the end, I returned this item, and got a competitors product, which did not have this issue.Now, if you're always turning it against the washer in the same direction, it would work repeatably - but - this was a deal breaker for me. « Show Less
1745486
I had the same problem. What I found was it has to be perfectly straight in line and go slow. If I went to fast I had to use another drill to drive the screws all the way in. Also the drill bit does not always stay locked into place on mine.
1244307
How much is "a lot "? My V-line is brand new, and the knob is also what could be called loose. Having bought one before tho, I know it to be normal. The knob should wiggle, but not rotate until you punch in your code.
1639535
The only problem I have had is the same as others when it does not fully retract. I resolve this by doing what they did, and that is to pull it out further and then retract it again. I have never had a problem of not retracting at all, and have had ours for about 3 years.