Steam & Steam Boiler Maintenance

Lucca M58: Joystick Inspection and Cleaning

Squeaky or stiff joysticks on your Lucca M58? Use these instructions to inspect, clean, and re-lubricate the joysticks on the steam or hot water arms.

Tools Needed:
- Large adjustable wrench
- Shop towel or hand towel
- Pick or similar implement
- Molykote food-safe lubricant

1. Start with the machine powered off and cool to the touch. Identify the joystick stem and tapered retaining nut.
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2. Drape the towel over the joystick assembly and turn the tapered nut with the large adjustable wrench.
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3. Make sure that the inside of the tapered nut and the joystick stem are clean and free of debris.
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4. Remove the joystick plunger from the steam/hot water arm. Check for any debris. If the lubricant shows signs of age—discolored, crumbly—wipe it off.
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5. Remove the joystick spring from the steam/hot water arm. Check for any debris. If the lubricant shows signs of age—discolored, crumbly—wipe it off.
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6. Don't forgot to check for debris and/or old lubricant inside the steam/hot water arm.
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7. Reapply a liberal amount of food-safe lubricant to the spring and plunger, then use this guide in reverse to reassemble.
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