Draining the axis-2 and axis-3 gearboxes
Use this procedure to drain the gearbox.
Note
The procedure to change oil in axis-2 and axis-3 is the same.
NoteAction
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
• air pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the robot
working area.
1
WARNING
Handling gearbox oil involves several
safety risks. Before proceeding, please
read the safety information in the section
Safety risks during work with gearbox lub-
ricants (oil or grease) on page 37.
2
CAUTION
The gearbox can contain an excess of
pressure that can be hazardous. Open the
oil plug carefully in order to let out the ex-
cess pressure.
3
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Remove the plug from the ventilation hole.
WARNING
If the ventilation hole is not open when the
oil dispenser is working, there is a risk of
damaging vital parts in the gear!
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3 Maintenance
3.4.3 Changing oil in axis-2 and axis-3 gearbox
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