To lubricate the mechanical screw, we recommend using R44 Lubricant.
We recommend purchasing this product from your local Jaycar Electronics - click link here
Then you’ll need to do the following:
Have the arm at full extension (longest)
Remove arm from gate bracket
Lift arm so it’s facing up to the sky
You’ll then need to locate the drainage hole at the bottom of the arm, see below image (this is the only one you’ll use)
Now have the spray nozzle inside the hole
Trigger the arm to start shortening and start spraying the lubricate inside while the arm shortens
Once the arm is at its shortest, stop and reattach to the gate
Now activate the unit and see how it goes
Holding the arm upright is important to allow the lubricant to go down to the bearing.