JLG X20JP - X600AJ Service Manual - Manual (Page 45)

SECTION 3 - CHASSIS & TURNTABLE
3121623 – JLG Lift – 3-21
OIL FILLING
THE GEARBOX IS SUPPLIED WITHOUT OIL; ANYWAY IT HAS
FILLING, DRAINING AND OIL LEVEL PLUGS. BEFORE PUTTING
THE GEARBOX INTO OPERATION, IT IS NECESSARY TO FILL IT
WITH OIL.
Proceed according to the following instructions:
1. Check that the gearbox axis is horizontal. Rotate the
gearbox housing until the drain plug (1A) is on the
bottom of the vertical axis of the end cover.
2. Unscrew the fill and level oil plugs (1A-1B).
3. Add the lubricating oil from the hole (1A) with the
features listed in section "Gearbox lubrication" untill
it flows out from the level hole (1B).
4. Screw the filling and level oil plugs (1A-1B)
5. Run the gearmotor, after a few minutes, stop and
check the oil level.
6. If necessary, refill with lubricant oil.
For further information see the installation drawing.
Tighten the plugs by a torque wrench at a torque shown on
the table in the end of this manual.
OIL DRAINING AND REPLACEMENT
1. Check that the gearbox axis is horizontal. Rotate the
gearbox housing until the drain plug (1B) is on the
bottom of the vertical axis of the end cover.
REMOVE THE OIL PLUGS WITH EXTREME CAUTION
BECAUSE AN OVERPRESSURE INSIDE THE UNIT
COULD STRONGLY EXPEL THEM.
2. Unscrew the plugs (1A-1B) and let the oil flow in a
large enough container; in order to facilitate the
draining must be oil still warm.
3. Wait a few minutes until all the oil is drained and
then proceed to screw on the plugs (1A-1B).
4. Proceed with the oil fill-up according to the following
procedures listed in Section "Oil filling".
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE OIL IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
BUT BE CAREFUL TO ELIMINATE IT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
RELATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN LOCALLY.
CHECK THE CORRECT OIL LEVEL AFTER FILLING THROUGH THE
APPROPRIATE PLUG.
Oil quantity to fill the gearbox is indicated on the following
table or on the product installation drawing (Indicative
values).
Believe are reported the standard gearbox oil filling draining
sketches.