AGM sitrex MAXI 270 - Replacement Auger Gearbox Oil

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4.3.16 Replacement auger gearbox oil
FIG.1
On the right side of the machine, positioned above the discharge conveyor, there are two
tanks of screw gears. Periodically check the oil level when the machine is cold. If the level is
below the indicator, top up with suitable oil up to but not higher than the optical level gauge.
Changing the gearbox oil:
 Place a receptacle with a capacity of at least 25-30 liters underneath the gearbox.
 Unscrew the drain plug located underneath the gearbox "B".
 Open the tank caps (FIG.1).
 Unscrew the tube inserted laterally in the gearbox "A" and open the tank caps
(FIG.1).
 Let the oil drain out, clean and screw in the drain plug.
 Unscrew the hose "A" and connect on a pipe nipple with 3/8 "female coupling
connected to a hand pump.
 Disconnect the junction of the pipe which comes from the upper part of the reducer
to drain the air during the load.
 Slowly pump the oil until it starts to run out from the junction you had loosened
previously.
 Remove the pump from the gearbox and screw the pipe to quickly do leak a high
amount of oil and reconnect the hose connection that comes from the top of the
gearbox.
 Add oil in tanks until it appears in the appropriate indicator lights.
 Close the caps of gearbox tanks. (FIG.1)
CHECK THE LEVEL RIGHT AWAY AFTER THE FIRST FEW HOURS OF
WORK. IF IT IS LOW, TOP UP FROM THE TANK CAP (FIG.1) OF TANK. DO
NOT OPEN THE PLUG "C" TO MAKE THE OIL CHANGE GEAR.