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j-d
Dec 08, 2016Explorer II
RVER wrote:
Thanks I used some WD40 but same thing was happening. I lubricated the joints of the stairs, anywhere else?
There's a Lever/Bellcrank looking thing at the motor. Get under and look up. I sprayed ours with WD40 several years ago as a quick fix for failing to retract. Never went back with a better lube and the step has worked fine ever since. I bought some Blaster brand Chain and Cable Lube for my bike chains. Should be good for the Step. Oughta do it.
DO NOT DO NOT mess with that linkage with the POWER connected!!! That motor can shear a finger slap off! Spray from a distance. If you want to tinker with it, DISCONNECT!
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