Chain Lubrication (Oil Lubrication) - Welger RP 405 Operating Manual

Figure 141
WELGER RP 405 • RP 435
11.8

Chain lubrication (oil lubrication)

(Figure 141) The mechanical chain lubrication system with oil
reservoir supplies the drive chains of the machine with
lubricating oil.
Caution!
Check oil level daily. Oil reservoir must never run completely
empty! Otherwise the lubricating pump and the roller chains
may be damaged.
Check oil level in oil reservoir daily (visual check). Never let
the oil reservoir run completely empty.
If nevertheless the oil reservoir runs empty:
Ventilate chain lubrication system (see operating instructions
on the oil reservoir).
Fill in oil (see below).
If required: fill oil:
To prevent dirt from getting into the lubrication system
proceed as follows before opening the tank cover: Clean the
surroundings thoroughly. Unscrew tank cover.
Refill oil up to the max. mark. Oil type: see chapter 11.10
Lubrication chart.
Caution!
To avoid damage to the lubricating pump and the roller chains
or to the machine: use exclusively clean and fresh oil.
Check tank screen in the oil reservoir for dirt or blockage
(visual check).
Screw cover down again.
If required: clean screen:
Unscrew tank cover.
Remove screen:
Clean the screen thoroughly using exclusively petroleum
benzine or petroleum.
Insert screen and screw cover on again.
Subsequently:
check oil level in oil reservoir daily.
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