In loosening the ratchet, it should be in a locked position.

How to loosen a jammed ratchet strap. Repeat the process and check if this is effective. Start by opening the ratchet handle hardware and align the opening slot of the ratchet is pointed upwards. After spraying, shake the ratchet and slowly try to release it.

Fully disengage the ratchet strap. The ratchet should be in a locked position while loosening it. Release both catches and with your third arm or willing assistant use a big screwdriver to unwind the strap keeping light tension on the strap might help.

Make sure the ratchet is locked. Pressing the bar under the handle. Once the ratchet is all the way back you can move to the final step.

In order to release the strap from the ratchet, you must first make sure you have squeezed the manual pawl (seen below). To release the ratchet strap, pull and hold the. Indo, loosen, release those straps as needed until you get them securely in place to your sattisfaction.

Open the ratchet until it is. First you need to squeeze the little handle to disengage the manual. Make sure the ratchet is locked.

You do this by disengaging the two pawls. Now you’re only going to have to apply gentle pressure on the bar below the handle of the ratchet which will release the spindle of the ratchet letting the. If the ratchet has not been completely disengaged, it is time to fix this issue.