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Originally Posted by Topspinmo
I found that grease collects dust if you don’t wipe off all the excess. Over time the roller bearings, hinges and tracks full of grit and hinges pivot points stick. I cleaned them all up with brake clean, used vise grips or pliers to get the hinge pivot points moving and very light greased wiping off all excess. Other areas of concern the lift cables fraying, hinges screws loosing over time from vibration, mud dobbers up in motor chain area, and spring shaft bearings.
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Yes, after cleaning with brake clean, lubricate the chain with a silicon bicycle chain grease that is sold in local bike shops. This Lube will not collect much grease and dirt.