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OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS
READ complete manual CAREFULLY
BEFORE attempting operation.
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OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS
READ complete manual CAREFULLY
BEFORE attempting operation.
2-speed Transmission (Optional):
Each 2-speed transmission is equipped with a sight glass on the front for checking the oil level. Check daily when
the gearbox is cold and the machine is level. Add oil through the breather plug hole to maintain the oil level in the
middle of the sight glass.
Important:
If it is necessary to add oil frequently to maintain the required oil level, there is a leak in the system.
Determine the source of the leak and correct before continuing to operate the machine. Contact your Sioux Automation
Dealer should you require assistance.
Checking the Magnetic Plug:
If equipped, the gearbox may have a magnetic plug designed to collect and trap metallic contaminants from the lubri-
cating oil. The magnetic plug is usually the oil drain plug. It is recommended that the plug be removed 25 hours after
new and then every 100 hours or twice annually and cleaned to remove contaminants from the system. To clean the
plug, follow this procedure:
a.
Have a rubber plug available that will fit into and act as a stopper in the plug hole when the plug is
removed.
b.
Place a pan under the plug to collect any spilled oil.
c.
Remove the magnetic plug.
d.
Quickly install the rubber plug to minimize loss of oil.
e.
Examine the material collected on the magnet. There should be only a small clump of material sticking on
the magnet. A small clump will indicate the system is functioning well. If there are large pieces of
cuttings or chips on the magnet, change the oil in the gearbox immediately to remove contaminants.
Refill with clean oil. Contact your dealer or distributor for assistance in troubleshooting, repairing, or
replacing the gearbox.
f.
Clean the plug.
g.
Remove rubber plug, install magnetic plug and tighten to its specified torque.
h.
Dispose of the oil in an environmentally friendly manner.
GEARBOX MAINTENANCE
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