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8.2
Checking and changing lubricants
8.2.1
General safety notes
Danger of scalding from the hot oil emerging from the unit
Before starting any work wait until the oil has cooled down to below +30 °C.
Risk of slipping on oil
Remove any oil spillage immediately with an oil-binding agent in compliance with
environmental requirements.
NOTICE
Damage to the gearbox caused by incorrect oil quantities
The oil quantity and the position of the sealing elements are determined by the mounting
position.
After removing the oil level screw, the oil level may not be below the specified fill level.
NOTICE
Damage to the gearbox due to open oil holes
Dirt and damaging atmosphere can penetrate through open oil holes.
Close the gearbox immediately after checking the oil level or changing the oil.
Note
Information about oil
Refer to the rating plate for the type of oil, oil viscosity and quantity of oil required.
For oil compatibility, see Recommended lubricants (Page 79).
Note
Gearbox sizes 19 and 29
Gearbox sizes 19 and 29 are lubricated for life. There is no opening to check the oil level. An
oil change is not required.
In mounting positions M2 and M4 the gearboxes are equipped with a breather valve.
C29 has a breather valve in all mounting positions.
BA 2030
Operating Instructions, 11/2017, A5E37880173A/RS-AE
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