Refillable Grease Containers Of The Automatic Lubrication Systems - Komatsu PC5500-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
3.18.4 REFILLABLE GREASE CONTAINERS OF THE AUTOMATIC
LUBRICATION SYSTEMS
Legend for illustration Z22879
(1)
Grease filter for swing circle pinion lubrication system. Before filling the grease container
make sure the filter is not obstructed. Service the filter element according to the instructions in
the maintenance section 4, item no. 4.8.
(2)
Grease container of the swing circle pinion lubrication system
(3)
Hydraulically driven grease pump
(4)
Grease pressure gauge
(5)
In-line grease filter
(6)
Quick disconnect coupling
(7)
Grease filter for central lubrication system. Before filling the grease container make sure the
filter is not obstructed. Service the filter element according to the instructions in the mainte-
nance section 4, item no. 4.8.
(8)
Grease container of the central lubrication system
(9)
Hydraulically driven grease pump
(10)
Grease pressure gauge
(11)
In-line grease filter
(12)
Quick disconnect coupling
(13)
Breather filters
(14)
Grease level gauge for manual checking of the grease level
Refill the respective grease container, when the Fault message
"Central lube system grease container on reserve" or
"Swing circle lube system grease container on reserve"
is being displayed on the ECS monitor.
The central lubrication system and the swing circle pinion
lubrication system have to be filled with different types of
grease. Select the correct greases according to the Lubricant
Charts in volume 2 binder.
As soon as a grease container is filled up to the correct level the
corresponding indicator lamp (7 or 8), illust. (Z 22469) lights up. In
order to ensure proper operation of the lubrication systems carry
out the periodic maintenance of the grease filters (1 and 7), illust.
(Z22879). Refer to maintenance section 4, item no. 4.8.
Periodic inspection of the grease pumps (3 and 9) at least once a
year is advisable. After finishing the refilling operation, cover the
adapters with the protection caps provided. Carry out a test-run of
the lubrication systems by actuating the switches on the instru-
ment panel.
CAUTION
3.18 CENTRAL REFILLING SYSTEM
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