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Maintenance

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Last updated 11 days ago

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

  1. Use Vibra-Tite VC-3 threadlocker on all bolts

  2. Grease all gears

    1. We recommend for all gears

  3. All bolts are tight and there are no gaps in the assembly

  4. Gears mesh correctly and everything spins smoothly

General Maintenance

  1. Check for excessive wear in gears

  2. Reapply grease

  3. Verify everything still spins smoothly

  4. No damage to plastic encoder parts or belts

Yearly Maintenance

  1. Disassemble gearbox

  2. Replace any worn gears

  3. Clean all components

  4. Inspect all components for wear or damage

  5. Reassemble with new bolts with Vibra-Tite VC-3 and grease all gears

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