Urban,

Thanks for the intel

Sounds like they haven't changed the servos on this from the old lazer models, they to made a lot of noise when turning fast.

Servos are the small electric motors that steer the thing.

The sound is actually from a set of gears that hold the motor in position and it’s these gears turning that make the noise like a ratcheting sound.

Can I ask another question about the lock handle for raising and lowering the motor?

Does it pull “up” to unlock?
Could I tie a rope to it and pull on it like the standard mounts?
This way I’d get it unlocked and the head would lean towards me a little allowing me to reach it easier