Checking The Oil Level Using The Oil Sight Glass (Optional); Checking The Oil Level Using The Oil Dipstick (Optional) - Siemens SIMOGEAR BA 2030 Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

8.3.4

Checking the oil level using the oil sight glass (optional)

If there is an oil sight glass to check the oil level ①, the oil must be visible in the center of the
sight glass when the oil is cool. When the oil is hot, the oil level ① is above the center of the
sight glass. The oil level ① of cold oil is below the center of the sight glass.
Figure 8-4
Top up the oil level ① if necessary, and check it again.
8.3.5

Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick (optional)

In the M4 mounting position for ZF/EF helical gearboxes, the oil level can be checked with an
oil dipstick.
Figure 8-5
To check the oil level, push the oil dipstick ① into the hole but do not screw it in.
The oil level must be between the lower ② and upper ③ marks on the oil dipstick ①.
After checking, screw the oil dipstick ① in again hand-tight. The oil dipstick ① can remain
screwed in during operation.
Rectify the oil level if necessary and check it again.
BA 2030
Operating Instructions, 02/2021, A5E37880173A/RS-AM
Oil level in the oil sight glass
Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick
Service and maintenance
8.3 Checking and changing lubricants
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