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Nozenji
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Topic: Slider motor lubrication Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 8:22pm |
Hi all, I just bought a 2012 177 and have not used it yet. I am somewhat mystified as to where the slider motor actually sits. Is it something one can see, or is it sealed away ? Also, does it require lubrication ?
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jato
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Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 8:43pm |
We have owned our 177 since March 2011. The motor has never been lubricated. I have looked at it in the past but have never seen a spot where it could be lubricated.
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kymooses
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Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 12:43pm |
From under the slide you can see the track mechanism, a bit of silicone spray onto the track once or twice a year or more often when you are already maintaining your seals is never a bad idea. Has been recommended by Forest River techs in the past.
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Leo B
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Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 1:48pm |
Good to know!
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furpod
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Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 2:04pm |
On a 177, go to the bottom right kitchen cabinet panel, remove 4 screws, find slide motor and mechanism. This also where you go if you ever have to manually retract the slide.
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Nozenji
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Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 3:40pm |
Thanks Everyone !
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Nozenji
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Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 3:43pm |
Originally posted by furpod
On a 177, go to the bottom right kitchen cabinet panel, remove 4 screws, find slide motor and mechanism. This also where you go if you ever have to manually retract the slide.
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That's what I was told, but when the slider is retracted you can into that same space right ? When I looked there I couldn't see a motor.
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furpod
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Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 3:46pm |
Originally posted by Nozenji
Originally posted by furpod
On a 177, go to the bottom right kitchen cabinet panel, remove 4 screws, find slide motor and mechanism. This also where you go if you ever have to manually retract the slide.
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That's what I was told, but when the slider is retracted you can into that same space right ? When I looked there I couldn't see a motor.
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the motor is there. You can get to it with the slide in, or out. the motor doesn't move.
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