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[7] CHECKING/REFILLING OIL LEVEL IN SLEWING REDUCTION GEAR CASE
CAUTION
• See “Maintenance 5.1 Use of Lubricating Oil According to Temperature” for which oil to be
used.
• Use seal tape, etc. at the thread of the filler plug to stop the oil leak and securely tighten the
plug after refilling with the oil.
1. Stop the machine at leveled location.
2. Go under the machine and check the site gauge (G) for checking
oil level in the slewing reduction gear case. Verify that the oil is
filled up to the center of the site gauge (G).
3. If there is not sufficient oil, refill with the gear oil using the
following procedure.
(1) See “Operation 2.14 Outrigger Setting Operation” to rotate
the rotary of the “outrigger (2)” outward.
(2) Remove the filler opening plug (F) at the back of the post and
pour in oil from the filler opening.
NOTES
Pour in the oil to the center of the site gauge (G) from the filler
opening.
(3) After refilling with the oil, install the filler plug (F) and securely
tighten the plug.
(4) See “Operation 2.24 Outrigger Stowing Operation” and rotate
the rotary of the “outrigger (2)” inward and stow.