Section 5 – AUXILIARY WINCH PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
5-84 1/2019 MC285C-3
Maintenance Every 100 Hours
Check Oil Level and Refill Oil in Winch
Reduction Gearcase
WARNING!
• Oil is extremely hot immediately after
operation of engine. Wait until oil cools
down before removing inspection port plug
after operation.
• For inspection and replenishment of oil, be
sure to stop engine.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to use oil specified in
“LUBRICATING OIL” on page 5-10 Failure to
use proper oil may cause the engine life to
shorten. Always use the specified oil for
replenishment.
• After the inspection and replenishment of oil,
prevent leakage from the threaded part of oil
inspection plug with sealer tape and
securely tighten it.
・ Plug removal Allen key: 8mm
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. See “OUTRIGGER SETTING” on page 4-38
to rotate the rotary of the “outrigger [4]”
outward.
3. Rotate the winch slowly until the oil inspection
plug (G) reaches a point where it can be seen
through the post side inspection hole (A).
Fig. 5-176
4. Use the hexagonal wrench (C) to loosen the
oil inspection plug. Check if the gear oil
exudes from the oil inspection plug.
Fig. 5-177
5. If no exudation of the gear oil is found, rotate
the oil inspection plug slowly to remove it.
Replenish gear oil with the use of an oil pump
(D).
Fig. 5-178
NOTICE: Wipe off the oil completely if spilled.
6. Put in the oil inspection plug and secure it
upon completion of oil replenishment.
7. See "OUTRIGGER STOWING" on page 4-48
to stow the outriggers.