Manfrotto 486 RC2 Ball head
This head needed proper cleaning and lubrication
This head needed proper cleaning and lubrication
Step 1. Remove sticker "486RC2 Made in Italy" and remove the hex screw which is sitting behind the sticker.
Step 2. Unscrew RC2 Clamp. Adding a drop of rubbing alcohol will help to loosen it a bit. I think Manfrotto used loctite to keep it in place.
Step 3. Completely unscrew the locking knob. This will allow to remove the base plate and the ball.
Step 4. Pull out the base plate and the ball to clean the internal parts of the ball head.