NoteAction
CAUTION
The gearbox can contain an excess of pressure
that can be hazardous. Open the oil plug care-
fully in order to let out the excess pressure.
3
See Location of oil plugs on page 158.Verify that the hose of the oil change equipment
is clean and then fit the quick connection to the
oil plug for filling.
4
See Location of oil plugs on page 158.Open the oil plug for venting.5
Where to find type of oil and total
amount is detailed in Type and
amount of oil in gearboxes on
page 151.
Prepare oil change equipment with the same
amount of lubrication oil that was drained.
Note
The amount of oil to be filled depends on the
amount previously being drained.
6
How to inspect the oil level is de-
scribed in section:
• Inspecting oil level, axis-1
gearbox on page 121
Inspect the oil level.7
Disconnect the oil change equipment and put
on the protective hood on the oil plug.
8
Tightening torque:
• 3 Nm
Refit the oil plug for venting.
Note
Before refitting the oil plug in the gearbox, al-
ways replace the oil plug sealing washer with
a new one. If not there is a risk of leakage.
9
Expansion container axis-1 gearbox, suspended mounted robots
When the robot is fitted in a suspended mounted position, an expansion container
for oil must be fitted on gearbox axis 1.
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