Required documents
Document numberDocument name
3HAC042927-001Technical reference manual - Lubrication in gearboxes
Draining the axis-1 gearbox
Use this procedure to drain the gearbox.
Preparations before draining oil
NoteAction
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Jog all axes to zero position.1
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
• air pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the safeguarded
space.
2
Draining oil of axis-1 gearbox
NoteAction
WARNING
Handling gearbox oil involves several
safety risks, see Gearbox lubricants (oil or
grease) on page 30.
1
CAUTION
The gearbox can contain an excess of
pressure that can be hazardous. Open the
oil plug carefully in order to let the excess
pressure out.
2
Lay down the robot to let the quick coupling
facing the ground if needed.
3
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4 Maintenance
4.8.2 Changing oil, axis-1 gearbox
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