# Maintenance

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 [Lucas Red "N" Tacky ](https://www.lucasoil.com/product/red-n-tacky-grease/)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