MOTOX gearbox - DS TECH

Service and maintenance8.2 Checking and changing lubricants8.2.5 Checking the oil qualitySigns of changes in the oil can be seen with the naked eye. Fresh oil is clear to the eye andhas a typical smell and a specific product color. Clouding or a flocculent appearanceindicates water and / or contamination. A dark or black color indicates residue, seriousthermal decomposition or contamination.Observe the symbols in the type of construction diagrams, see Types of construction(Page 85):Ventilation Oil filling Oil levelProcedure1. Allow the geared motor to run for a short time. Wear and contaminant particles are visiblein the oil shortly after shutting down.2. Switch off the power supply to the drive unit.3. Remove the sealing element at one of the points marked with the symbols listed above.4. Remove some oil, using a suction pump and a flexible hose, for example.5. Check the condition of the sealing ring on the sealing element and replace the sealingring if necessary.6. Seal the gearbox with the sealing element.7. Check the oil for abnormalities. If you detect any abnormalities, change the oilimmediately.8. Check the oil level.9. Rectify the oil level if necessary and check it again.You have now checked the oil quality.BA 201064 Operating Instructions, 05/2011