3.4.7 Changing oil, axis-6 gearbox
Location of oil plugs
The oil plugs of the gearbox are located as shown in the figure.
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Draining holeCombined oil filling/inspection/ventilation
hole
Tightening torque: 24 Nm.Tightening torque: 24 Nm.
Required consumable
NoteMaterial
Information about the oil is found in Technical refer-
ence manual - Lubrication in gearboxes.
Lubricating oil
See Type and amount of oil in gearboxes on page 140.
Required tools and equipment
NoteArticle numberEquipment, etc.
The capacity of the vessel must be
sufficient to take the complete amount
of oil.
-Oil collecting vessel
Content is defined in section Standard
toolkit on page 833.
-Standard toolkit
Required documents
NoteDocument numberDocument name
3HAC042927-001Technical reference manu-
al - Lubrication in gearboxes
Draining the axis-6 gearbox
NoteAction
Jog the robot to a comfortable working
position in regard of getting access to the
axis-6 gearbox.
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3.4.7 Changing oil, axis-6 gearbox