Sounds like your doors tracks are out of alignment and/or the door tilted to one side. Also possible are the rollers need to be cleaned and greased. Adjusting the downward force probably isn't the cure. In cold climates, you need to use low temp grease. It shouldn't take alot of force to open or close the door manually, it should glide smoothly on the tracks.

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