thehoosier
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I have a problem with my levelers , I have 2 levelers that won't retract because the limit switch indicates they are fully retracted . I can can get them up by using the emergency retract button . I've checked fluid levels and all is good and since they will retract with the emergency button I assume the solenoids are good . So before I order new limit switch's does anyone else have any other ideas ?
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Jaseds
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On my Bigfoots there is a switch on the bottom of each cylinder that the foot makes contact with, Sometimes they get stuck in the retracted position. Go underneath and see if that little push rod is stuck in up position if so pull it down by hand and it should work.I found that some of the large pads or feet are bent and the button hits a high spot and pushes them up to far and they hang up.May need to spray some lubricant on the push rods.That is the only problem that caused that that I have had.
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thehoosier
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I've already lubed the switch's and as a matter of fact I had 3 levelers not working properly but was able to get one switch working . Thats what lead me to believe the other 2 switch's are bad .
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okgc
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Quadra Manufacturing (BigFoot)has an outstanding tech support line. Might be worth a call to them
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firemanmn
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Like what is mentioned in the prior post,the stuck metal rod to the limit switch is what I had problems with. A shot of lube on the metal rod did it for me. To test the switch disconnect the wires to the switch and use a ohm meter to check for closed contacts when the leveler is extended and open contacts when retracted, if I remember right it is the ground wire you are checking.
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e&emc
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I have had a couple problems with the Bigfoot on my Winnebago in the past. As a previous poster said call Quadra Mfg. Their techs will tell you in a second what you need to do. They also will ship any parts if you need them. They came through for me each time and ship real quick.
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