TIGIEFFE AIRO R Series, Use And Maintenance Manual

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Use and Maintenance Manual - R13 R17 Series Page 68
7.2.5. Drive reduction gear oil level check and change
The oil level should be checked at least once a year. Position
the machine until the two caps ( A and B ) reach the position
indicated in the picture aside. 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 ( B ). 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. The oil must be
changed the first time after 50-100 working hours, and
afterwards after every 2500 working hours or at least 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.
Fig. 28
To change the oil unscrew cap A , and place a container of a 2-litre capacity under it. Empty the reduction gear body completely,
clean it as described above and then fill it up to the limit level of cap B .
LUBRICATING OIL FOR DRIVE REDUCTION GEARS
BRAND TYPE QUANTITY
SYNTHETIC OILS
0.4 litre for each reduction gear
ESSO Compressor Oil LG 150
AGIP Blasia S 220
CASTROL Alpha SN 6
IP Telesia Oil 150
BIODEGRADABLE OILS - OPTIONAL
PANOLIN Biogear 80W90
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.