MOTOX gearbox - DS TECH

Service and maintenance8.2 Checking and changing lubricants8.2 Checking and changing lubricants8.2.1 General safety notes for checking and changing lubricantsDANGERAfter removing the oil level screw, up to and including gearbox size 128, the oil level maynot be more than 3 mm and from gearbox size 148, not more than 5 mm below therecommended filling level.DANGERDanger of scalding from the hot oil emerging from the unit.Before starting any work wait until the oil has cooled down to below +30 °C.WARNINGRemove any oil spillage immediately with an oil-binding agent in compliance withenvironmental requirements.CAUTIONThe oil quantity and the position of the sealing elements are determined by the type ofconstruction.NoteFor data such as type of oil, oil viscosity, and oil quantity required, refer to the rating plate.For oil compatibility see Recommended lubricants (Page 72).NoteGearbox sizes 18 and 28 are lubricated for life.No oil changes are required.NoteWhere tandem gearboxes are concerned, each individual gearbox is to be consideredseparately.Gearbox sizes 28 and 38 on the 2nd gearbox are lubricated for life. An oil change is notrequired.BA 2010Operating Instructions, 05/2011 59