Maintenance Section
Compressor Welder Generator
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6.3
CWG Maintenance Tasks
Maintenance tasks not described here are detailed in
Section 9 of the Olympian Operator and Maintenance
Instruction Manual, and page 60 of the Perkins
Operation and Maintenance Manual.
6.3.1
Checking the Gearbox Oil Level
1. Remove oil level inspection plug (1).
2. Check oil level via the oil level inspection hole.
Oil level should meet the inspection hole, or be
just under.
3. Replace the oil level inspection plug..
6.3.2
Changing the Gearbox Oil
1. Run the CWG up to operating temperature.
2. Shut down then isolate CWG and truck.
3. Undo oil drain cap (2).
4. Allow gearbox oil to drain into a container (a
funnel may be required).
5. Replace oil drain cap.
6. Remove oil level inspection plug (1).
7. Remove breather (3) from the oil expansion
tank, and pour approximately
350mL
of new
gearbox oil into the tank.
8. Allow oil to drain into the gearbox.
9. Check oil level via the oil level inspection hole.
Oil level should be filled to the level of the
inspection hole. Fill more if required.
10. Replace the oil level inspection plug and the
breather.
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