These are some tips and tricks to keep the product running without a hitch. Failure to do maintenance may result in issues.
First Time Assembly
Loctite all bolts
Grease all gears
We recommend white lithium grease for all spur gears
We recommend Dry Bike Lubricant for the bevel gears
All bolts are tight and there are no gaps in the assembly
Gears mesh correctly and everything spins smoothly
General Maintenance
Check for excessive wear in gears
Reapply grease
Verify everything still spins smoothly
No damage to plastic encoder parts or belts
Yearly Maintenance
Disassemble gearbox
Replace any worn gears
Clean all components
Inspect all components for wear or damage
Reassemble with new bolts with Loctite and grease all gears