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Picked up a Groetchen Zephyr. Been sitting a long time. Reels spin but don't latch right. I think something to do with little air cylinder connected to handle. How do you service/adjust?

Hello .... been a while. I feel it might be an issue in lubrication, since its been sitting for a while. Been a long time since I worked on one but I would looking at that first, since its usually the easiest thing to do first.
Dave F

Try lubricating the shaft the reels ride on with WD40 using the red straw. Put a little on other moving parts. Remember a little is all you want to apply.

I would guess that the insides of the dashpot have dried out and have some hard residue built up in there...The leather piston is probably very dry too...Soak it in neetsfoot oil for a few hours to rejuvenate the leather, and these steps should help...Bob Reno in Fort Payne Alabama

Hi, Didn't get to this post in time to help, but I do agree with all the above.
Try those suggestions, and if you still need assistance, I will join in. Good luck.

Thank you all for quick responses. I will get started.

Sorry for confusion. What is the "dashpot"? Is it the metal cylinder where the leather piece is inside?
By the way, it is soaking in Neatsfoot oil now. Is there any other lubrication needed?

Thanks.

What is the vertical window on right front used for? Piece of thin chrome in there now. There are two screws behind it so you can remove it. More instructions? A window to the mechanism?

Jim:
I have never found any rhyme or reason for the chrome plate insert to the right of the award card, other than, so the ladies
could put on their lipstick, when the machine & chrome were shinny and new. They usually get rusty with age, and people
paint the area. I have seen a couple of originals in the past, with 3 or 4 etched vertical stripes in the chrome.
One other thought comes to mind, but I don't want to give the Village Butcher another bad idea!
Bill