Maintenance
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Lubrication
The following describes all lubricating tasks which should be performed with the superstructure.
Greasing the swivel gear
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Fill grease through the grease nipple (1) with a grease gun.
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Operate the excavator and swivel the swivel frame by 90° several times. After greasing, swivel the swivel
frame 360° several times to distribute the grease evenly.
Greasing the pitch bearing
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Fill grease through the grease nipple (1) with a grease gun.
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Operate the excavator and swivel the swivel frame by 90° several times. After greasing, swivel the swivel
frame 360° several times to distribute the grease evenly.
Grease at each 90° position of the swivel gear. Fill a to-
tal of approx. 50 g of grease (approx. 20 shots with the
grease gun). Refer to the "Recommended lubricants"
section (page 146).
When moving the swivel frame, make sure no person
or material is in the swivel area. Turn the starter switch
to the STOP position and remove the key before the
next greasing procedure.
Grease at each 90° position of the pitch bearing. Using
the grease gun, apply 5 shots at every position. Refer
to the "Recommended lubricants" section (page 146).
When moving the swivel frame, make sure no person
or material is in the swivel area. Turn the starter switch
to the STOP position and remove the key before the
next greasing procedure.
STOP
STOP
