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Cleaning and Lubricating the Locking Mechanism

NOTE: This procedure is best performed with the motor in the stowed position.
  1. Place the motor in the stowed position so you can access the locking mechanisms Callout number 1.

    Latching Mechanism Location with Callout
  2. Clean any debris, dirt, and build up from all of the locking mechanism channels.
  3. Apply a synthetic or marine grade, general-purpose grease to the locking mechanism and the channels.
  4. Manually move the latch a number of times to move the mechanism in the channels and distribute the grease.
  5. If necessary, apply additional grease and repeat the previous step.
  6. Clean any debris, dirt, and build up from the latch receiver Callout number 2.

    Diagram with Callout
  7. Apply a synthetic or marine grade, general-purpose grease to the latch receiver and both ramped surfaces and slots on the mount base so the locking mechanism slides smoothly into the receiver.
GUID-828BF524-69C7-4E20-A109-CE89908F9BDD v2
June 2024
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