The camera needs a CLA.
The self timer is just old and gummed-up. If your camera still works and you can't afford to have it cleaned, leave it alone. If you force it, the camera may jam.
However, don't be surprised if other things stop functioning correctly or your shutter speeds become inconsistent.
The camera is telling you "clean me"...
Yes, time for a CLA.
Doesn't go all the way back after being cocked - stops with about a quarter of a way to go - if that makes sense.
'Shouldn't have even touched it - never do but did so out of curiosity.
This camera must've been refurbished when I got it 2 years ago. Everything - shutter, film advance, etc. was silky smooth where need be and not a speck of dust inside. Used it several days per week up untill 3 months ago, then all of a sudden, lots of grit and dust in the viewfinder (focusing screen?) like never before. Use it or loose it...
Send it to Garry’s Camera Repair… he’ll have it going in quick order.
Could it be that you actuated the self-timer while the shutter was not cocked? If so, re-cock the self-time, cock the shutter and press on the self-timer button. The hand of the self-timer should go back to its resting position.
Could it be that you actuated the self-timer while the shutter was not cocked? If so, re-cock the self-time, cock the shutter and press on the self-timer button. The hand of the self-timer should go back to its resting position.
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