Mighty Mule Down Travel Overrun or Excessive Close Force Reversal

Door reverses fully open after hitting the floor instead of staying closed.

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Possible Causes

Down limit set too far, Door hitting a hard obstruction at floor, Close force set too low or too high, Warped door or uneven floor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Keep clear of the moving door while testing adjustments.

  • Inspect floor and door bottom: Look for raised concrete, weatherstrip, or objects that cause the door to stop abruptly. Correct or remove obstructions.
  • Reset down limit: Adjust the down travel limit on the Mighty Mule opener so the door stops just as the weatherstrip contacts the floor, without significant compression.
  • Fine-tune force: Adjust the close force slightly per the manual. Too low can cause premature reversal; too high can be unsafe.
  • Test multiple cycles: Run the door several times and confirm it stays closed without reversing. Perform the 2x4 safety reversal test to ensure proper operation.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Mighty Mule Limit Switch Assembly
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