Sears Craftsman LiftMaster Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Wireless Keypad Model 976LM Security+ Logo
Anonymous Posted on Jan 07, 2010

I have a 1/2 hp Craftsman GDO. It intermittently works. When it does not work, to get the door to open or close, I need to push the remote button several times to open or close it all the way. At times it works great, other times it does not. What is the issue here?

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On the rear of the motor unit you will find the up and down force adjustments. Increase these just about 1/4 turn and try. Make sure the tracks have not been lubricated at some time with grease. With the cold weather the grease becomes thick. The tracks should never be greased.

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