BA 9142 en 02/2015
10.2
Clean the gear unit
NOTICE
Property damage
Damage to the gear unit from overheating is possible.
Dust deposits can affect the heat discharge through the housing surface and lead to overheating.
To prevent the build-up of dust on the gear unit, cleaning must be adjusted to the local operating
conditions.
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Remove any dirt adhering to the gear unit, using a hard brush.
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Remove any corrosion.
NOTICE
Property damage
Damage to the gear unit due to penetration of moisture is possible.
The gear unit must not be cleaned with high-pressure cleaning equipment.
10.3
Clean the air filter
Note
A period of 3 months applies to the cleaning of the air filter.
If a layer of dust has built up, the air filter must already be cleaned even before the 3-month period has
expired.
Note
If the air filter is protected with a filter cap, it must be disassembled before cleaning the air filter. After
cleaning the air filter, the filter cap must be reassembled.
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Unscrew the air filter including the reducing screw.
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Clean the air filter using a suitable cleaning agent.
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Dry the air filter and/or blow with compressed air.
WARNING
Risk of injury to the eyes from pressurised air
Residual water and/or dirt particles can injure the eyes.
Wear suitable protective glasses.
NOTICE
Property damage
Damage to the gear unit due to penetration of foreign bodies is possible.
The penetration of foreign bodies into the gear unit must be prevented.
10.3.1
Replacing the air filter cartridge
Note
Annually
or when the air filter is heavily soiled.
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Remove the air filter cover and replace the filter element (cleaning of the paper filter is not possible).