NATIONAL CRANE Published 11-01-2020 Control # 710-00 5-9
NBT60XL OPERATOR MANUAL LUBRICATION PROCEDURE AND CHARTS
3. Install a short 1 inch (25 mm) pipe in the outer threads
around the drain and fill plug (Figure 5-4). 
NOTE: Place an oil pan or other receptacle under the drain
pipe as needed.
4. Using  a  5/16 inch  (8 mm)  Allen  wrench,  remove  the
drain and fill plug through the drain pipe. Allow the oil to
drain from the hoist completely.
5. Inspect the O-ring on the drain and fill plug. Replace as
needed.
6. Install the drain and fill plug through the 1 inch (25 mm)
drain  pipe  using  a  5/16 inch  (8 mm)  Allen  wrench.
Torque the fill and drain plug to 67.8 Nm (50 ft-lb).
7. Remove  the  1 inch  (25 mm)  drain  pipe  from  access
hole.
8. Coat the  vent  plug (2,  Figure 5-3)  threads with  oil  and
install the vent plug.
Fill the Gearbox and Brake Oil
1. Rotate the hoist drum so the plug aligns with the oil fill
access hole at the 3 o’clock position (4, Figure 5-3).
2. Using  a  5/16 inch  (8 mm)  Allen  wrench,  remove  the
drain and fill plug (Figure 5-4).
3. Fill the hoist gearbox and brake with oil. See Lubrication
Points, page 5-3 for specific lubricants.
4. Visually inspect the oil level through the sight glass (1,
Figure 5-3).  When  done  filling,  the  oil  level  should  be
approximately half-way up in the sight glass.
5. Using  a  5/16 inch  (8 mm)  Allen  wrench,  install  and
tighten the drain and fill plug (4, Figure 5-4). Torque the
drain and fill plug to 67.8 Nm (50 ft-lb).
Swing Gearbox Oil
The oil in the gearbox is recommended to be changed after
first 50 hours of operation and every 500 hours thereafter. 
1. Remove the drain plug (1, Figure 5-5) and vent plug (2)
to drain the gearbox oil.
2. Examine  the  used  oil  for  signs  of  significant  metal
deposits and then dispose of it in a proper manner.
3. Replace the  drain  plug  (1).  Inspect  and  replace  the  o-
ring as needed.
4. Remove the oil level/fill plug (3). Fill the swing gearbox
with 2.4 l (2.5 qt) of the appropriate type of oil, and then
replace the vent plug  (2)  and level/fill plug  (3).  Inspect
and  replace  the  o-rings  as  needed.  See Lubrication
Points, page 5-3 of this manual.
5. Inspect  the  outside of  the  swing  gearbox  daily  for  any
visible leaks. The maximum oil capacity for this gearbox
is 2.4 l (2.5 qt) of gear lube oil. Gearbox lubricants are
satisfactory for standard operation in temperatures from
-23° C  to  82° C  (-10° F  to  +180° F).  For  operation
Drain and 
fill plug
Drain and fill plug 
outer threads
FIGURE 5-4
Access hole
9674
CAUTION
The hoist gearbox and brake holds a maximum of 5.44
liters (11.5 pints) of oil. Under- or over-filling the hoist can
lead to damage of equipment.
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