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BA 9213 en 03/2012
Faults RemedyCauses
The oil foams. Water in oil.
Oil too old.
(defoaming agent used up)
Unsuitable oils mixed up.
Test the oil, change oil if necessary.
Test the oil, change oil if necessary.
Test the oil, change oil if necessary.
Water in oil. Oil foams in sump.
Defective oil cooler.
Gear unit exposed to cold air from
machineroom ventilator: Water
condensing.
Check state of oil by the testtube method for water
contamination.
Have oil analysed by laboratory.
Repair or, if necessary, replace oil cooler. Fill with oil,
look for and repair any leaks.
Protect gear unit with suitable heat insulation. Close
air outlet or alter its direction by structural measures.
Increased operating
temperature.
Oil level in housing too high.
Oil too old.
Oil badly contaminated.
On gear units with oilcooling
system: Coolant flow too low.
Coolant temperature too high.
Oil flow through water oilcooler
too low due to: Badly clogged oil
filter.
Check oil level and, if necessary, adjust.
Check date of last oil change and, if necessary,
change oil. See section 10.
Change oil. See section 10.
Fully open valves in in and outflow pipes.
Check for free flow through water oilcooler.
Check temperature and, if necessary, adjust.
Clean the oil filter. See section 10.
Fault in oilsupply
system.
Consult operating instructions for oilsupply system.