Operation Manual 5280 EPSP
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Figure.48. Grease location of the pinion bearings
9.3.1 Oil change in gearboxes
The worm gear reducers (Fig.49) and the pressure drive are filled with an exchangeable
oil. The exchange should be made after 5 years of work. The use of GL-5 and / or MIL-L-
2105D gear oil is recommended.
If a lubricant other than the one recommended is used in the reducer, the dates of its
replacement must be observed. The old lubricant must be drained while it is still warm.
1. Remove the front table
2. Remove the lower cover 2 (fig. 43)
3. Unscrew the drain plug 2 (Fig. 39) and let the oil drain out
4. Close the drain plug
5. Unscrew the filler cap 1 (fig.49) and pour new oil (about 0.5 liters)
6. Close the filler cap
