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XK12 Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual
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XK12 Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual
Maintenance
5.1 Schedule
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5.2 Changing the gearcase oil
- see fi g 6
1. Remove the magnetic drain plug and sealing washer (can also remove the
fi ll/level plug for faster drainage).
2. Allow the oil to drain into a can for environmental disposal.
3. Clean and then refi t drain plug and re-fi ll the gearcase with approximately 1.5
litres oil until the oil reaches the fi ll level level hole.
The relief valve should be
operated every 3 months to
clear the valve seat and check
that the valve is functional.
(Ear protection is
recommended)
NOTE
If the XK12 unit cannot be
completely drained of oil
without tilting the unit, it will
be suffi
cient to drain as much
as possible (1.3 l/min+ should
be at least possible).
NOTE
500 hours is the maximum oil
change interval.
NOTE
Drive systems must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
Daily
• Check Air Filter blockage indicator and clean or replace fi lter
element if required.
40 - 60 hours from new
• Change the gearcase oil; see section 5.2
Weekly
• Where the compressor is mounted on a vehicle and located
outside, it should be operated for at least 15 minutes each week
(twice a week In damp/cool conditions).
Monthly
• Check gearbox oil level
• Check function of Relief Valve
• Remove air fi lter and clean inside the casing.
• Check security of compressor and pipe mountings.
500 hours run time or every 12 months (which ever is sooner)
• Change the gearcase oil; see section 5.2
• Drain plug - clean magnetic (plug See Fig.6)
Annually
• Examine the internals of the check valve
• Examine pipes and silencers for corrosion and replace as
required
• Replace Air Filter element
• Check Relief Valve function, setting and visually.