Trouble with Meade lx90 16 inch

[James feltt]

I’m having trouble with my 16 in Meade in that that the RA axis slips when I am slewing to an object. The RA latch does not seem to  firmly latch. I’m not very mechanically inclined, but will try anything if told what to do. As I’m sure you know it’s an expensive scope and I basically have no support. Desperate.

[Peter Drew]

Is the latch held on with a central screw ?,if it is and can be removed, first turn the latch until almost full locking travel, then remove the latch lever and reposition it.  This should make it tighten "earlier" with more travel to apply the pressure.  I say if, as my 16" is the LX200 version and maybe slightly different.    🙂  

[James feltt]

Thanks. I was able to contact a representative from Meade and he had similar recommendations. We will see if it works soon.

[James feltt]

I’m having trouble removing the screw from the RA lever. Does it take an ordinary Allan wrench?

[James feltt]

Finally was able to reposition the RA lever and was able to tighten. Thanks for your advice.