landing gear question....
Last year I didn't run into this a single time and this year I've had it happen a few times and it's kinda got me puzzled. A few times now when running the legs up or down if I have to go very far ...
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markarivard wrote:0rion wrote:
thanks guys......I've been doing a little reading the last few minutes since posting this and I think it could be a lack of maintenance. I've never done any maintenance to the legs or gears. Wasn't aware until just a few minutes ago that I had to. I'll get out there tomorrow and take care of that. Wonder if everything just needs lubed down. I do keep the inner tubes and foot pads lubed with silicone but wasn't aware I need to do anything else.
also....battery is new. I just replaced it this year. I will also try leaving it hooked to the truck running if it keeps doing it after I've done the maintenance.
I am having the same issue. What maintenance did you do? I have sprayed WD40 on all moving points I can see. But don't see any way to get to gears in legs or motor.
I use a chain and cable lube in a spray can, and it has a straw for reaching difficult spots. Pop the caps off the top of the legs and you will see the bevel gears. Hit those, and then reach below them with the straw and spray the leadscrews. Run the legs up and down to distribute.
WD-40 isn't going to do much, except maybe to clean off gunk and whatever useful lube you had to begin with. Now you need to replace that lost lube.
