Inspecting the oil level in axis-3 gearbox
Use this procedure to inspect the oil level in the axis-3 gearbox.
NoteAction
WARNING
Handling gearbox oil involves several safety
risks. Before proceeding, please read the safety
information in the section Safety risks during
work with gearbox lubricants (oil or grease) on
page 37.
1
Detailed in the section Synchroniza-
tion marks and synchronization posi-
tion for axes on page 310.
Move the robot to a position according to the il-
lustration in Location of gearbox on page 125.
2
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply to the robot
• hydraulic pressure supply to the robot
• air pressure supply to the robot
Before entering the robot working area.
3
This is a precaution to reduce the
temperature dependency of the
measurement.
Make sure that the oil temperature is +25°C
±10°C.
4
Shown in the figure Location of gear-
box on page 125.
Open the oil plug, inspection.5
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A Oil plug hole
B Required oil level
C Gearbox oil
Measure the oil level.
Required oil level: max. 5 mm below the inspec-
tion oil plug hole.
6
Where to find type of oil and total
amount is detailed in Type and
amount of oil in gearboxes on
page 149.
Adjust the oil level, if required.7
Further information about how to fill
the oil may be found in the section
Filling, oil on page 159.
Tightening torque:24 NmRefit the oil plug.8
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