Inspecting the oil level in axis-4 gearbox
Use this procedure to inspect the oil level in the axis-4 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 38.
1
This is detailed in section Synchroniza-
tion marks and synchronization posi-
tion for axes on page 345.
Move the robot to the calibration position.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 tem-
perature dependency of the measure-
ment.
Make sure that the oil temperature is +25°C
±10°C.
4
Shown in the figure Location of gear-
box on page 119.
Open the oil plug, filling and inspection.5
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A Oil plug hole
B Required oil level
C Gearbox oil
Measure the oil level.
Required oil level: 0-10 mm
6
Where to find type of oil and total
amount is detailed in Type and amount
of oil in gearboxes on page 144.
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 154.
Tightening torque:24 NmRefit the oil plug.8
120 Product manual - IRB 6660
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