TIGIEFFE AIRO A Series, Use And Maintenance Manual

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Use and Maintenance Manual – A16 J A18 J Series Page 71
7.2.5. Drive reduction gear oil level check and change
The oil level should be checked at least once a year. Place the
machine so as to have the two caps (
A and B ) in the position
shown in the picture aside (in a few cases it is necessary to
remove the drive wheels to access the a.m. caps). Check the
level by means of cap ( A ). Oil check must be carried out when
the oil is hot. The level is correct when the reduction gear body
is full of oil up to the cap limit ( A ). Should a lubricant volume
higher than 10% be topped up, check that there is no oil
leakage in the system. Do not mix different types of oil, of the
same or of different brands. Do not mix mineral oils and
synthetic oils.
Fig. 23
The oil must be changed the first time after 50-100 working hours, and afterwards after every two years. Depending on the
actual operating conditions, these intervals may be varied for each single case. While changing the oil it is advisable to
wash the internal part of the cover with a fluid recommended by the lubricant producer. To avoid sludge deposits, the oil
must be changed when the reduction gear is hot. To change the oil unscrew cap B , and place a container of a 2-litre
capacity under it. Drain the reduction gear completely, clean it as described above and then fill it up to the limit level of plug
A through the same hole (for max. capacity see following table).
SYNTHETIC OILS
0.5 litres for every motor
ESSO Compressor Oil LG 150
AGIP Blasia S 220
CASTROL Alpha SN 6
IP Telesia Oil 150
BIODEGRADABLE OILS - OPTIONAL
PANOLIN PANOLIN
7.2.5.1 Checks in the use of synthetic biodegradable oil in drive reduction gears
Quarterly or every 500 hours check the oil level. In case of need top up. If you notice that more than 10% of oil lacks in the
reduction gear, check if there are any leaks.
Change the oil in the rotation reduction gear after the first 100 hours of operation and then every 6000 hours or every 3 years.
Depending on the actual operating conditions, these intervals may change.
When changing the oil, it is recommended that you run a wash cycle inside the cover.
Change the oil when the reduction gear is hot.
Mixtures of different oils (either biodegradable or mineral) even of the same brand are not allowed.
During oil change or topping up, do not discard the hydraulic oil in the environment.