Model # 4042 Official Genie garage door opener

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#5C

Chain rail assy diagram

Chain/bull

Part #37562U.S

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Garage door opener rail clamp

Part #38178R.S

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#6C

Belt rail assy diagram

Belt

Part #37561T.S

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Garage door opener hardware bag

Part #37049R.S

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Garage door opener emergency release rope and handle

Part #37107C.S

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Garage Door Opener Bell Wire, 90-ft 35265B.S

#4A

Accessories diagram

Garage door opener bell wire, 90-ft

Part #35265B.S

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Accessories diagram

Garage door opener keyless entry keypad

Part #20235R.S

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Chain rail assy diagram

Garage door opener chain-drive bullet

Part #37557R.S

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Belt rail assy diagram

Garage door opener belt assembly

Part #37561R.S

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Accessories diagram

Garage door opener remote control

Part #37218R

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your garage door openers

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Why doesn't my garage door opener work?

Main causes: faulty logic control board, bad RPM sensor, broken gears in the drive system, bad drive motor...

Why does my garage door opener work intermittently?

Main causes: radio interference, weak remote batteries, sunlight interference with safety sensor beams, safety sensors n...

What preventive maintenance does my garage door opener need?

Things to do: check garage door travel, tighten brackets and fasteners, test safety sensors, check travel limits and for...

Why won't my garage door opener open the garage door?

Main causes: garage door locked, damaged garage door tracks, up-force setting needs adjustment, RPM sensor failure, bad ...

Why does my garage door opener open and close by itself?

Main causes: neighbor's remote programmed at the same time as yours, faulty wall control wiring, bad wall control unit...

Why won't my garage door opener fully open or close the garage door?

Main causes: garage door opener misaligned, travel limits need adjustment, bad travel limit switches, faulty logic contr...

Why does my garage door opener reverse on its own?

Main causes: safety sensor beams blocked, safety sensors not aligned, downforce setting needs adjustment, damaged garage...

Why is my garage door opener noisy?

Main causes: loose fasteners, broken brackets, need preventive maintenance, worn drive gears, loose or worn belt, loose ...

Most common repair guides to help fix your garage door openers

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How to replace a chain-drive garage door opener motor

Get your garage door moving again by replacing a defective motor in your garage door opener....

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How to replace a belt-drive garage door opener motor

The garage door won't move if the motor is defective. Here’s how to fix it....

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60 minutes or less

How to replace a garage door opener drive chain and cable assembly

If your garage door won’t move, the chain and cable assembly on your garage door opener could be broken. Follow these st...

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Time required

60 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your garage door openers

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How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

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How to open a garage door with an opener manually

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Model # 4042 Official Genie garage door opener

Model diagram and schematic

SEARCH WITHIN THIS MODEL

Most common symptoms to help you fix your garage door openers

Why doesn't my garage door opener work?

Why does my garage door opener work intermittently?

What preventive maintenance does my garage door opener need?

Why won't my garage door opener open the garage door?

Why does my garage door opener open and close by itself?

Why won't my garage door opener fully open or close the garage door?

Why does my garage door opener reverse on its own?

Why is my garage door opener noisy?

Most common repair guides to help fix your garage door openers

How to replace a chain-drive garage door opener motor

How to replace a belt-drive garage door opener motor

How to replace a garage door opener drive chain and cable assembly

Effective articles & videos to help repair your garage door openers

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

How to open a garage door with an opener manually

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