| Power gear levelers are normally quite reliable. | | | | "Jacks down" alarm is on |
| However, we all know that even the best product out | | | | -this problem may be caused by having insufficient |
| there can have some problems. Before we discuss | | | | hydraulic fluid in the system. To check the hydraulic |
| the different things you can do to troubleshoot, let's | | | | fluid level, you have to make sure that the jacks are |
| first take a look at the basics: | | | | retracted. To make things easier for you, there is a |
| A power gear leveler system has these components: | | | | measuring stick located in the hydraulic fluid reservoir. |
| 1) Control panel -this is located on the driver's area and | | | | The fluid level should be 7/8" for square reservoirs. If |
| is used to control. | | | | your fluid level is low, you should check the system for |
| 2) Electric pump -this pump moves the hydraulic fluid | | | | any leaks and have it repaired. |
| around the system and creates the force necessary | | | | Power Problems |
| to move this device. | | | | If you have problems regarding the power of the |
| 3) Solenoid valves - four valves control the movement | | | | power gear leveler, you might want to check one of |
| of the hydraulic fluid. | | | | the fuses that can be located in the control panel. |
| 4) Hydraulic fluid reservoir- this contains the hydraulic | | | | Maintenance |
| fluid whenever you are not using this unit. | | | | They say that an ounce of prevention is worth a |
| 5) Jacks -these support the RV. Raised and lowered | | | | pound of cure. In order to prevent these problems |
| by the hydraulic fluid, the jacks provide the surface for | | | | from occurring, you need to regularly take care of |
| the RV. | | | | your power gear leveler. Here are some maintenance |
| Now, here is how the whole power gear leveler | | | | tips you should follow: |
| works: | | | | 1) Regularly wipe the jacks - You should wipe down |
| Pushing one of the four buttons on the control panel | | | | the extended jacks regularly to prevent them from |
| causes valves to open or close and thus, the hydraulic | | | | sticking. You should also check for any loose soil or |
| fluid is forced into the hydraulic jacks, raising and | | | | rocks that might get into the power gear leveler |
| lowering them. You can control the height of the RV | | | | system. This is important as foreign objects may |
| because this leveler works on a ground system, which | | | | cause huge damage to the power gear leveler. |
| means that the solenoid valves remain open as long | | | | 2) Lubricate- Another thing you should never forget to |
| as you push the button on the panel. | | | | do is to lubricate your jacks. This makes extending and |
| A control panel has four buttons. However, you cannot | | | | retracting smoother for your unit. Make sure to use a |
| control each jack independently: The "front" button | | | | lubricant that does not attract dirt or dust. |
| controls two jacks at the front of the RV, the "rear" | | | | 3) Use pads - instead of directly placing the jacks on |
| button raises and lowers the rear jacks simultaneously | | | | the ground, use pads. This serves the purpose of |
| and the right and left buttons control each side of the | | | | giving your power gear leveler a more solid footing |
| RV. | | | | and also minimizes the effects of weathering on the |
| Here are some problems you may encounter with a | | | | system. |
| power gear leveler: | | | | |