Benson stepdeck hub sight glass

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  1. mitmaks

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    I don't see how you check fluid on these with solid cover on the hub? How go you check fluid level?
     

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    It's grease, or a semi fluid synthetic grease, not oil.

    It does not need to be regulary inspected. Check for leaking wheel seals , and run.
     
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    So how do you check it and when are you supposed to replace it?
     
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    If you don't have a wheel seal or hub cap leaking, you're GTG.

    I jack mine up every 3-4 months and check bearing play. The older my trailer gets, I'll do that more frequently
     
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    For specific guidelines, i'm sure Hendricksons website has specific maintenance guidelines
     
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