Overhead Limit Switch Assembly - Manitowoc - B-197-25 — a direct-fit replacement electrical control component. Ordering the electrical control component from us gets you the OEM piece that matches the lift, not an aftermarket knock-off that is close but not the same.
Specifications
- Part number: ALS-7352-61
- Type: Genuine OEM electrical control component
Electrical parts fail by heat and by contacts. A push-button's contacts pit and stop making a clean connection; a contactor's points burn and weld or chatter; a wire lug loosens, arcs, and cooks. Motors fail on windings, bearings, or a start capacitor. The tells are a lift that runs intermittently, won't start, trips the breaker, hums without turning, or greets you with the smell of hot varnish.
The one spec you cannot get wrong on lift electrics is voltage. A 110-volt motor and a 220-volt motor are not interchangeable, and neither are their contactors and overloads. Single-phase versus three-phase matters just as much. Read the data tag on the motor and match voltage, phase, and horsepower exactly — the wrong one either won't run, runs weak, or burns up the first time it's asked to lift.
Replacing your electrical control component
A motor replacement hinges on matching the data tag — voltage, phase, and horsepower — before anything else, then disconnecting power, transferring the wiring, and coupling it to the pump. Verify rotation and that the motor comes up to speed without tripping the overload. Because it's high-current work, walk through the complete procedure before you start. Not sure on the procedure? Find your lift in our parts lookup or call and we will walk you through it.
Find the right part for your lift
If you are not sure this part matches your setup, the fastest check is the visual breakdown: open our parts lookup, pick your model, and match your part against the drawing where every item is numbered. Can't read the model plate? our guide to finding your model number shows exactly where it lives on each lift type, and we are a phone call away if you would rather have us confirm it.
Signs of an electrical fault
Watch and listen to the contactor when you press up. It should pull in with one clean clack and hold silent. A contactor that chatters, buzzes, or pulls in and drops out is getting low coil voltage, has worn points, or isn't latching — and chatter hammers the motor with make-and-break current. Pitted, welded, or chattering contacts mean the contactor needs attention now, not later.
Parts commonly replaced at the same time
The parts near an electrical fault are worth a look while the cover is off — a chattering contactor, a marginal switch, brittle wiring. Handling them together on a de-energized circuit beats repeated trips into the panel. Tell us your model, voltage, and phase and we will confirm the related components.
Safety notes
The control system is a safety system, so respect it. De-energize and verify before servicing, keep line and low-voltage wiring where the diagram puts them, and never bypass an interlock to get a lift running. If the fix involves the overhead shutoff or the lock circuit, be certain it works before the lift carries a vehicle.
Before you order
Before you buy an electrical part, pull the voltage and phase off the plate along with model and serial — they determine the fit. A wrong-phase contactor or motor is a guaranteed return. Share the old part's markings and we will match the correct component for your lift's control system.
Ordering the right revision
Before this goes in the cart, grab two things off your lift: the model number and the serial number, both on the manufacturer's plate. The serial matters more than most people expect — lift makers revise components between production runs without renaming the lift, and the run your serial falls in determines which revision of this part is correct.
If you are working from a failed part rather than a plate, measure what you have and photograph how it mounts. Send that to us along with the lift brand, and we will check it against the same parts breakdowns our own techs use in the field before you commit to the order.
Why buy your electrical control component from Auto Lift Services
We install, inspect, and repair automotive lifts every week — the ALS-7352-61 is a part we handle in the shop, not a random SKU we drop-ship. The phone answers if you have a question mid-install — call 800-674-9302 — and every part ships genuine, no aftermarket substitution unless you ask for it.
About this b 197 25 overhead limit
Every order for the b 197 25 overhead limit starts with a fitment confirmation. Two lifts of the same model can carry subtle revisions between production years, and a component that fits a rev-A lift may not fit a rev-B lift built two years later. Before your card is charged we verify the piece against the parts breakdown for your specific lift serial number. That five-minute step is the difference between the part arriving and being installed the same afternoon versus the wrong piece showing up and the shop losing a day of billable work.
Technical specification & installation notes
Torque and installation notes for this component follow the manufacturer's service manual. Where a torque value is called out, use a calibrated torque wrench and follow the tightening sequence the manual publishes for that fastener location — many lift assemblies require star-pattern or crosswise tightening to distribute load evenly. Skipping that step is one of the most common reasons a correctly-sourced b 197 25 overhead limit still ends up needing to be re-serviced within a year. Our tech line at 800-674-9302 will walk your installer through the procedure if the shop does not have the current service manual on hand.
Shipping & ordering
Freight covers the continental United States on all standard orders. We ship UPS or FedEx ground for parts under 30 lb; heavier assemblies quote at published carrier rates. International orders on the b 197 25 overhead limit require a freight quote — email dimensions, weight, and destination country to [email protected] and we return a rate within one business day. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories quote at published rates and typically take five to ten business days depending on carrier and destination.
Warranty coverage
Consumables and wear parts like this are covered under the manufacturer defect warranty for twelve months. Because the b 197 25 overhead limit is a component that eventually needs replacement in normal operation, warranty coverage specifically addresses failure due to manufacturing defect, not failure due to normal end-of-life wear. Our team can help distinguish between the two on a phone call if there is any question after installation — call 800-674-9302 and describe the failure pattern; we will tell you honestly whether it looks like a warranty case.
Cross-reference & fitment
Fitment on the b 197 25 overhead limit is verified against the lift serial number when the order comes in. Even inside one manufacturer's catalog, a lift model built in one production year can carry subtle revisions from the same model built two or three years later. Sending us the lift serial number when you place the order — either in the order notes or in a follow-up email — lets us verify the piece against that specific serial's parts list. That five-minute step catches revision mismatches before shipping and prevents the delay of an incorrect delivery.
Questions about the b 197 25 overhead limit? Call our parts desk at 800-674-9302 or email [email protected]. We ship nationwide from our Iowa warehouse and answer fitment questions within one business day.
Overhead Limit Switch Assembly - Manitowoc - B-197-25
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