The most likely cause is that dirt and debrie in your hopper has affected the operation of the rotor. Have you cleaned it out and inspected it closely? I would look for any sticky substance close to the rotor also.
But it could also mean that your rotor screw or bolt that hold the rotor on work themselves up even slightly it could cause your problem.
Overall, the operation of the Lobster 401 is pretty simple so it is probably something simple that is wrong.
You should be able to post the photos here, by pushing pictures.
Are you sure you got screw and bolt torqued down so that the rotor isn't able to tilt any? However, you might want to take the rotor off and make sure that it has been damaged either from pressure of the stuck balls or heat.
Generally, the rotor is the most likely suspect.
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Hi there,
Try to take power off the machine and try to check if there is no clog in the hole where the ball drops to make sure that it's not causing the balls to jam.
Check the size of the hole and see if there's an intrusion or if the size and the shape was changed causing the balls not to fit properly.
Hope this helps!
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There isn't anything blocking the hole and the size of the hole is correct. Several balls - approximately 3 to 10 will shoot out of the ball machine just fine and then one will get stuck. We've tried brand new balls and old balls and the results are similar.
I had the same problem last season so I ordered a new rotor and cleaned out all debris and dirt when I installed it a few weeks ago but the problem persists.
Would it help if I took a picture of the stuck balls and sent it to you?
Thanks.
I put in a new rotor and it is seated properly as there is only one possible way for the screw to fit through the rotor and the center post it fits on.
There is no debris or obstructions in or around the ball hopper,rotor or hole that the balls drop through.
I could provide a picture of a stuck ball but don't know how that would help you see what the problem is.
Just back from vacation and would like to send some pics to you that show the stuck balls but can't see how to add an attachment to this comment.
Can you please tell me how to send pictures?
Thanks.
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