9.2 Notes on Maintenance Procedures
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Grease Exchange (Refer to " Fig. 25 L-Axis Speed Reducer Dia-
gram ".)
1. Tilt the L-arm vertical to ground.
2. Remove the hexagon socket head plug PT1/8 from the grease exhaust port.
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3. Remove the hexagon socket head plug PT1/8 from the grease inlet and install the
grease zerk A-PT1/8. Inject the grease into the grease inlet using a grease gun. (The
grease zerk is delivered with the manipulator.)
4. The grease exchange is complete when new grease appears in the exhaust port. The
new grease can be distinguished from the old grease by color.
5. Move the L-axis for a few minutes to discharge the excess grease.
6. Wipe the grease exhaust port with a cloth and reinstall the plug PT1/8. Tighten the
plug with a tightening torque of 5 N・m (0.51 kgf・m). (Apply Three Bond 1211 to the
screwed part of the plug.)
7. Remove the grease zerk from the grease inlet and reinstall the plug PT1/8. Tighten the
plug with a tightening torque of 5 N・m (0.51 kgf・m). (Apply Three Bond 1211 to the
screwed part of the plug.)
9.2.4 Grease Replenishment/Exchange for U-Axis Speed
Reducer
Fig. 26 U-Axis Speed Reducer Diagram
If grease is added with the plug on, the grease will go inside the motor and may damage it.
It is absolutely necessary to remove the plug.
Grease type: Molywhite RE No.00
Amount of grease: approx. 1400 cc
NOTE
Hexagon socket head plug PT1/8
Hexagon socket head plug A-PT1/8
Grease inlet
Grease exhaust port