Adventurer Buck wrote:
dougrainer wrote:
Lets make something clear on this thread.
1. Silicone is NOT used to lube the jack rods. It is used to PROTECT the rods from exposure when left exposed for long times
2. The Auto system should have all 4 jacks on the ground. Below from the PG manual. Doug
4. Push the AUTO button. The automatic leveling system will begin its leveling procedure. Please avoid movement in the coach during automatic leveling as it can cause errors in the results. It will signal that it has completed the process by illuminating the center green LEVEL light. Check to make sure that all jacks are on the ground. Also check to make sure that no tire is off the ground. If so, your
leveling process is complete.
The Power Gear PowerLevel hydraulic leveling system should be routinely checked as part of a regular vehicle maintenance program. Power Gear recommends checking the system twice a year: in the spring prior to the heavy travel season and in the winter, prior to storage. The following checklist has been provided as a guideline for maintenance.
1. Check and/or fill the reservoir with the jacks and room(s) in the fully retracted position, each month. The fluid should be onto the dipstick (on models so equipped) or to the bottom of the fill port on models without dipsticks.
2. Inspect and clean all hydraulic pump electrical connections every 12 months.
3. Remove dirt and road debris from jacks as needed.
4. If jacks are down for extended periods, it is recommended to spray exposed leveling jack chrome rods with a silicone lubricant every 5 to 7 days for protection.
5. In extreme conditions (within 60 miles of coastal areas), it is recommended to spray the rods every 2 to 3 days with a silicone lubricant.
6. To maintain proper seal lubrication, grease the fitting on the bottom of each jack cylinder with Lithium grease every 20-30 uses.
If silicone spray is wrong and WD40 leave a waxy residue: What should be used to clean and lubricate the jack posts? Or does the Lithium grease on the jack cylinder take care of that?
Like I stated in my first post. READ item 6. The jacks have a grease port to inject grease in the lower collar. You inject grease until you just see the grease start to ooze out the bottom seal. THAT makes the jack rods glide easier and also helps lube them. USE silicone as advised to prevent rust/corrosion on the exposed chrome piston for extended extensions. When the Jack rods are cycled they are immersed in ATF when retracted, that lubes them. Same with HWH(but no grease port). Doug
