Siemens MOTOX BA 2010 Operating Instructions Manual page 57

Faults
Oil leak at the
gearbox vent.
Gearbox
overheats.
Output shaft does
not turn when the
motor is running.
BA 2010
Operating Instructions, 02/2018, A5E38093846A/RS-AC
Causes
Incorrect oil level for the mounting
position used and / or incorrect venting
position.
Frequent cold starts during which the
oil foams up.
Motor fan cover and / or gearbox very
dirty.
Incorrect oil level for the mounting
position being used.
Incorrect oil being used (e.g. incorrect
viscosity).
Oil is too old.
Excessive bearing play and / or
bearing defective.
Backstop not running freely.
Force flow interrupted by breakage in
gearbox.
Faults, causes and remedies
Remedy
Check the venting position, the
mounting position (Page 87) and the oil
level (Page 59).
Call Technical Support.
Clean the fan cover and surface of the
geared motor (Page 76).
Check the mounting position (Page 87)
and the oil level (Page 59).
Checking the oil quality (Page 64).
Check the date of last oil change. If
required, change the oil (Page 59).
Check the bearing and replace if
necessary.
Replace the backstop.
Call Technical Support.
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