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21 Slew Gear

When carrying out maintenance work on

the slew gear, there remains the danger of
being dragged into the equipment at the
pinion - inspite of the safety cover.
Observe the attached warning sign.
Z 163 301

Z 163 301

21.1 Slew Gear Mechanism - Checking

and Topping Up the Oil Level

Only check the oil level when the

transmission is at a standstill.

When filled correctly, the oil level comes up to

the sill of the inspection glass.
Top up oil via filler opening (1) as necessary.
(Z 163 303)

Z 163 303 If there is a continual oil loss, operation

must be stopped and the cause of the loss
ascertained.
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21.2 Slew Gear Mechanism - Changing

the Oil

The oil should be changed as soon as

possible after operation ceases, while still
warm.

- Unscrew breather (1).

- Unscrew the drain plug (2) and drain off the

gear oil.
(Z 163 304)

Z 163 304

Oils that are drained off must be stored in

suitable containers and disposed of
correctly.

- Pour in a small amout of new oil via filler

opening (1) in order to wash out any possible
impurities and abrasive particles.

At lower ambient temperatures the

flushing oil should be warmed.

- After the oil has been drained off, screw the

cleaned drain plug (2) back in, having
replaced the sealing ring.

- Pour in new oil via filler opening (1) until it

comes up to the sill of the inspection glass.

- Clean breather (1), fit new sealing rings and

screw back in again.
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21.3 Checking and Tightening the

Screw Connections

Check the torque of the screws using a torque

wrench.
Tighten the screws as necessary.
(Z 163 305)

Item Dimension Material Torque

Pos. 1 M 14 x 30 8.8 118 Nm

Pos. 2 M 16 x 50 10.9 265 Nm
Z 163 305

When new screws are fitted, the thread

and head should be smeared with MoS2 paste.
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