NoteAction
For the capacity of vessel, see section:
• Type of lubrication in gearboxes on
page 148
Put an oil collecting vessel as close as
possible to the draining hole placed in:
• Type C: the base.
• Other design than Type C: the
gearbox.
4
See the figure in:
• Location of oil plugs on page 150
Note
Draining is time-consuming.
Elapsed time varies depending on the
temperature of the oil.
Only valid for Other design than Type C:
Replace oil plug draining quickly with a
nipple (M10x1.5) where a draining hose is
fitted.
5
One example can be found in section:
• Type of lubrication in gearboxes on
page 148
Connect the oil dispenser.6
See the figure in:
• Location of oil plugs on page 150
Open the oil plug filling.
WARNING
If the oil plug filling is not open when the oil
dispenser is working, there is a risk of
damaging vital parts in the gearbox!
7
Using a low air pressure, start sucking the
oil out from the gearbox with the oil ejector
equipment.
8
Note
Time consuming activity!
Only valid if an oil dispenser is not used:
If an oil dispenser is not used, open the oil
plug draining and drain oil into an oil collect-
ing vessel.
9
WARNING
Used oil is hazardous material and must be
disposed of in a safe way. See section De-
commissioning on page 329 for more inform-
ation.
10
Note
There will be some oil left in the gearbox
after draining.
11
See the figure in:
• Location of oil plugs on page 150
Tightening torque:
• Other design than Type C: 3 Nm
Type C: 24 Nm
Refit the oil plug draining.
Note
Only valid for Other design than Type C:
Before refitting the oil plug in the gearbox,
always replace the oil plug sealing washer
with a new one. If not there is a risk of
leakage.
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