Maintenance and Service
8.3.3
8.3.3 Annual maintenance
Take the crane, at least once a year, to a HIAB
service workshop for inspection and maintenance.
Carry out the following maintenance at least once
a year.
Hydraulic system
• Change the oil tank filler cap.
• Change the hydraulic oil.
• Replace filters.
NOTE
If the crane is being used in hot climates the oil
might need to be changed more often.
Slewing housing
• Change oil in the slewing housing.
8.4
Lubrication
WARNING
Follow the lubrication schedule exactly. If you
not do so, there may be serious damage to the
crane and to add-on equipment.
Type of grease
Use lithium based grease containing EP additives
(consistencies 2 and 3 are recommended, depend-
ing on the climate).
Recommended greases:
BP LS EP 2, ESSO UNIWAY EP2 N, AGIP GR
MU/EP3, NYNÄS UNIFETT EP.
NOTE
Avoid grease with graphite or molybdenum-
disulphide additives.
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