Gray and black tank handles stuck shut?

[MaggieD]

Hello, I have a 2021 micro mini 2108tb and just came to open it up for the summer. I am not able to open the gray and black tank levers. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[backtrack15]

If the handles won't move at all, it's possible that the handle shafts have rusted into their sleeves. Instead of pulling, you might try rotating the handles a bit to break this corrosion. I had to use channel locks to grab the shaft and do this on my old fifth-wheel once. Once they are free, they should slide in/out as normal. I'd clean them up and then lubricate them regularly with a white lithium grease (to help exclude water and prevent corrosion).

[MaggieD]

That worked and now I will lubricate to prevent the same problem. Thank you for responding.

[cjbbgmonroe]

When lubing your tank handle shafts be sure to use a good quality teflon based lube. Using WD40 or any other silicone based lubricants can get a little gummy over time and cause some issues.