Slider motor lubrication
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Topic: Slider motor lubrication
Posted By: Nozenji
Subject: Slider motor lubrication
Date 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 ?
Thanks !
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Posted By: jato
Date 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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Posted By: kymooses
Date 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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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 1:48pm
Good to know!
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Posted By: furpod
Date 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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Posted By: Nozenji
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 3:40pm
Thanks Everyone !
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Posted By: Nozenji
Date 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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Posted By: furpod
Date 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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