Add gear oil (all gear units)
Only do the procedure if it is necessary to add gear oil.
Caution: Before you use a different type of gear oil that is in the gear unit,
speak to the supplier of the gear oil. Not all gear oils are compatible with each
other. The supplier of the gear oil gives instructions. Obey these instructions.
Procedure
1. Open the gear unit at the oil fill plug. Refer to the sign on the gear unit.
2. Add gear oil.
3. If the gear unit has a motor pump, make sure that the pump goes on for minimum 3
minutes.
4. Measure the level of gear oil.
Drain gear oil
Only do the procedure if it is necessary to drain gear oil.
Procedure
1. Put a container below the oil drain. Refer to the sign on the gear unit.
2. Open the gear unit at the oil drain. Gear oil comes out of the opening at the oil drain.
3. If the gear unit has a magnetic plug, clean it.
4. Close the oil drain. For the correct torque, refer to
Torque values for oil drain screw
on page 58.
5. Discard the gear oil in the container. Obey the local regulations to prevent
environmental pollution.
6. Measure the gear oil level.
Add grease to the lubrication points for grease
Select the grease type
Caution: Only use the grease type that agrees with the type plate and with
section
on page 61. Do not use another grease type.
Note: If the supplier of grease changes the composition of the grease, H.I.T. is
not responsible or liable.
Procedure
1. For the correct grease type, refer to the type plate.
2. Use this data to select the grease from the tables in section
on page 61.
Add grease
Caution: Before you use a different type of grease that is in the gear unit,
speak to the supplier of the grease. Not all greases are compatible with each
other. The supplier of the grease gives instructions. Obey these instructions.
8.13.5
8.13.6
8.14
8.14.1
8.14.2
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