NoteAction
The capacity of the vessel must be suffi-
cient to take the complete amount of oil.
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• Put an oil collecting vessel as close
as possible to the draining hole of
the gearbox.
• Replace oil plug draining quickly with
a nipple (M10x1.5) where a draining
hose is fitted and connect the oil
dispenser.
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Note
Draining is time-consuming.
Elapsed time varies depending on the
temperature of the oil.
One example of oil dispenser can be
found in section:
• Type of lubrication in gearboxes on
page 151
Different position due to design differ-
ences:
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Remove the plug from the vent hole.
WARNING
If the oil plug for venting is not open when
the oil dispenser is working, there is a risk
of damaging vital parts in the gearbox!
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Suck out the oil with the oil dispenser.
Note
There will be some oil left in the gear after
draining.
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3.5.2 Changing the oil, axis 1 gearbox on floor mounted robots
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