5.9
Changing the Exciter Oil
The bearings in the exciter assembly are splash lubricated and rotate at very high
speed. It is important to maintain the exciter oil at the correct level and change it
regularly.
When Check oil level in exciter every 50 hours of operation.
Procedure Follow the procedure in checking the oil level.
Place the plate on a flat and level surface.
Remove the drain plug (a) with seal ring (b). Oil level should be at drain plug
threads. Add oil as required.
When Change exciter oil every 300 hours of operation.
Procedure Follow the procedure in changing the exciter oil.
To drain oil, remove plug (a) from end of exciter and tilt plate up.
Note: In the interests of environmental protection, place a plastic sheet and a
container under the machine to collect any liquid which drains off. Dispose of this
liquid in accordance with environmental protection legislation.
Remember Place plate on a level surface and add oil through plug opening until oil reaches the
drain plug threads. See Technical Data.
NOTICE: Never overfill. Too much oil in the exciter can reduce performance and
damage the drive belt.
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