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AnEv942
Jan 04, 2016Nomad
Wow thats scary. You'd think if having to disengage the motor to use manually and free wheeling likely if handle removed there would be some kind of warning.
I briefly looked at the parts pdfs and I'm not seeing how this wouldn't happen. Maybe lack of what most consider adequate lube there is enough friction to load the gears? Unless there was an internal brake I cant see greasing defeating self braking, but maybe.
Meaning whether or not you've lubed I'd hold onto that handle until motor reengaged. Which if camper raised on jacks and you need to swap motor--um? Does the 'lever' acts as manual brake (regardless if motor present)?
I would assume same possibility if jacks fully raised, motor disconnected they might unwind themselves? Wonder what comment HappiJack might offer.
Bottom line is the warning about disengaging the motor, removing crank (and control) when under load. Possibility of runaway shouldn't be dismissed.
I briefly looked at the parts pdfs and I'm not seeing how this wouldn't happen. Maybe lack of what most consider adequate lube there is enough friction to load the gears? Unless there was an internal brake I cant see greasing defeating self braking, but maybe.
Meaning whether or not you've lubed I'd hold onto that handle until motor reengaged. Which if camper raised on jacks and you need to swap motor--um? Does the 'lever' acts as manual brake (regardless if motor present)?
I would assume same possibility if jacks fully raised, motor disconnected they might unwind themselves? Wonder what comment HappiJack might offer.
Bottom line is the warning about disengaging the motor, removing crank (and control) when under load. Possibility of runaway shouldn't be dismissed.
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