First time in 27 years I have needed a repair!

My 1980 all chrome sonor snare strainer stopped working. It gets stuck when I try to move lever to turn snares on.

If I assist it by pulling straight up on the snare lever, it will then move and lock in.

What is my problem?

paul adler

please copy my email address

[email]blackdog@vineyard.net[/email]