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Inspection/maintenance
Checking the oil level
Assembly and Operating Instructions – M1..N Series Single-Stage Helical Gear Units
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7.4
Checking the oil level
7.4.1
General information
Note the following when checking the oil level.
NOTICE
Improper checking of the oil level may result in damage to the gear unit.
Possible damage to property.
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Check the oil level only when the gear unit has cooled down and is at a standstill.
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Check the oil level again after a few operating hours.
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When the gear unit is equipped with an oil dipstick and an oil sight glass, refer to
the oil dipstick for the correct oil level. The oil level of the oil sight glass is only a
guide value.
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Elements for controlling the oil level, oil drain, and oil fill openings are indicated
on the gear unit by safety symbols.
7.4.2
Standard procedure
Oil level glass
Observe the notes in chapter
Preliminary work regarding inspection and mainte-
[1]
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1. The oil level must be between the markings [1].
2. Proceed as follows if the oil level is too low:
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Open the oil fill plug.
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Fill in oil of the same oil grade until the oil level is between the markings [1].
3. If you filled in too much oil, proceed as follows:
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Adjust the oil level. The oil level must be between the markings [1].
4. Screw in the oil fill plug.
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