NoteAction
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 113
Inspect the oil level.7
Disconnect the oil change equipment and put
on the protective hood on the oil plug.
8
Tightening torque:
• 3-8 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
Seal and paint the joints that have been opened.
Also repair possible damages of the special
Foundry Prime paint coat of the robot. See Cut
the paint or surface on the robot before repla-
cing parts on page 201.
10
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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Expansion containerA
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