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Old 10-08-2008, 06:46 PM
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The locking mechanism reeks of British design. I have had luck rolling the star wheel with my thumb as I gently raise and lower the boot, all the while testing for it to "LOCK". We have all had this issue, it is not unique to SPF. I'm not sure that a prop rod wouldn't be a better solution.
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