Manitowoc Grove GMK 5200-1 Maintenance Manual page 244

Maintenance work on the superstructure
8.4 Slewing gear
Checking the oil
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Check the waste oil that was drained from the slewing gears for abrasion
particles, or have it tested at a laboratory.
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Pour the waste oil through a clean filter mat.
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Examine the oil, i.e. the residues on the filter mat using a magnifying
glass.
If you find abrasion particles or solid materials on the mat, the slewing gear
transmission must be removed and inspected by the manufacturer.
Draining oil
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Remove the plate (1).
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Place a container under the screws (2).
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Unscrew the filter (4) and screws (3) and (2).
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Drain the oil.
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Replace the gasket and tighten the
screws (2).
Topping up oil
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Top up the oil through the filler neck (4)
until oil is visible in the inspection
glass (5).
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Replace the gaskets and tighten the
screw (3) and the filter (4).
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Replace the plate (1).
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