Schulte FX-530, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
FX-530 06/21 Maintenance Section 5-6
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MAINTENANCE
GEARBOXES
Procedure for refilling right angle gearboxes:
1. Park unit on a level surface and lower the
wings. Install the center lock pin and block the
unit to prevent falling or rolling.
2. From under the cutter, remove the blade carrier
to access the drain plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain out oil.
4. Reinstall the drain plug and blade carrier.
5. Remove the vent plug.
6. Fill gearbox until oil level reaches the center of
the sight glass. Capacity is approximately 3.5
liters (3.7 qt.).
7. Reinstall vent plug. Dispose of old oil in
accordance with the local regulations.
Replace oil in gearboxes after the first 50 hours of
operation then yearly.
Check gearbox oil level frequently. Steady loss of oil
will indicate damaged seals, which should be
replaced immediately to prevent ruining the
gearbox.
Procedure for refilling the splitter gearbox:
1. Park unit on a level surface
2. Remove drain plug and drain out oil
3. Reinstall drain plug
4. Remove vent plug/dipstick.
5. Fill gearbox until oil level reaches the fill line on
dipstick. Capacity is approximately 5 liters (5.28
qt.). Do not screw dipstick when checking oil
level.
6. Reinstall vent plug and level plug
7. Dispose of old oil in accordance with the local
regulations