[Conig]

I'm finally getting around to repairing various issues on the 104 I bought last September. My lift handle is missing the release rod pin. The spring is rusty, and the spring washer is either missing or down the handle where I can't see it. The lift rod, however is in place, although it slips off the lift ratchet since it's not attached to anything at the top of the handle. The release rod lock assembly is intact.

I can see that the lift rod is threaded at the top, so I assume the release rod pin screws onto the rod. I have a copy of the exploded parts diagram but I'm not clear on exactly how the spring & washer fit in and exactly what the release lock assembly is supposed to push against to release the rod.

I have a copy of the 'exploded view' parts diagram. The drawing makes sense to a point, but I'd like to understand this better before ordering parts.

How many cub experts does it take to help a mechanically challenged new cub owner have the light bulb come on?

Thanks.
Conig