IBM wheelwriter 15 Series II not working

dont know. here is the manual http://publications.lexmark.com/publications/pdfs/2007/typewriters/Wheelwriter-15sII.pdf

The silver shaft that the carrier slide on needs a little lube WD40 works well. Also check for any deprid under the carrier that could interfere with its movement.

DickyO

Try puting some light oil (WD40 works well) on the silver shaft that the carrier slides on, also check for debris it that area.

DickyO

Be sure the printwheel is proprly installed, Check the keyboard connectors and look for debris in the P/W area.

DickyO

The margin release mech. is probably gummy and allowing returns to go past the margin. If thi is a dual pitch machine see if the pitch selector lever will move easily. If not use some WD40 on the margin rack.

DickyO

the silver shaft that the carrier moves back & fourth on is gummy take a rag & put some light wait oil on it wipe the silver shaft down. With the power off move the carrier back and fouth. spray or put on more oil on shaft wipe down any extra oil.

the WW 6-II doesn't have that feature

Turn the T/W off and see if the carrier will move freely back and forth. if it won't try some WW40 on the silver shaft it slides on.

DickyO

The return clutch torque limiter is off or broken. If you take the right dust cover off it is on the turning hub around the middle of the typewriter. a small spring about 1.25 inches long with a hook on the end. I have been fixing these for 35 years. good luck. Lawrence

try turning the machine off put a SMALL amount of oil on the large round rod running across the typewriter manually push the print head left and right a few times to see if it will loosen up. The problem is usually caused be drying oil you may consider having it serviced by a pro.