Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain - Manual (Page 22)

Always clean the locking
mechanisms, as described
above, before lubricating
them. Silicone coats and
covers in a thin layer. If it is
not removed, it will reduce
the clearance for the lock-
ing mechanisms, preventing
proper operation.
Extended storage — be-
fore storing your tow bar for
an extended period of time,
be sure to clean and lubricate
it as above. Store the tow bar
in its cover, to protect it from
the elements.
Note: to remove scratches
and restore luster on the
stainless steel arms, we sug-
gest that you use extra fine
(0000) steel wool, 3M “Scotch
Brite” (fine pad) or a similar
product.
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As is the case with most precision equipment, frequent cleaning
and care results in better performance and longevity. Use the fol-
lowing guidelines to keep your tow bar clean and well-lubricated.
Always clean the tow bar before lubricating. Use a water-solu-
ble cleaner such as Voom RV (part number 9911) — it does an ex-
ceptional job of breaking down road film, dirt and grease.
With one tow bar arm raised, spray a liberal amount of cleaner
at the top of the inner/outer arm assembly (Figure 18). Then flex
the tow bar arm up and down to flush dirt and debris out the bot-
tom of the assembly. Repeat, if necessary, until the arm is clean.
Repeat for the other arm.
Do not use petroleum-based products to clean or lubricate
the tow bar. Petroleum will attract dirt and dust, which will
impede the operation of the sliding arms and/or other compo-
nents. Certain petroleum products may also corrode non-me-
tallic components.
Damage caused by using a petroleum-based product to
clean or lubricate the tow bar is not covered under warranty.
After cleaning the tow bar, wipe any remaining cleaner away.
Now that you have a clean, dry tow bar, use a dry silicone aero-
sol, such as LubeMaster (part number 747), to lubricate the tow bar
— spray a liberal amount of the silicone into all moving parts. Lube-
Master sprays on wet, then dries in 30 seconds. After the lubricant
has dried, flex the tow bar components, to work the lubricant in.
To lubricate the locking mechanisms, lift and remove the rubber
caps (Figure 19) and spray silicone lubricant inside. Move the re-
lease handles (FIgure 11) up and down to work the lubricant in.
Replace the rubber caps.
Care and cleaning
CAUTION
Figure 18
Figure 19
Lift the
rubber
cap.
Spray at
this point.
CAUTION