OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6015 / RH40E Inspection and servicing Venting the grease pump
Venting the grease lines
Refill grease container (6, Fig. 3-105:). Unscrew lines (7) from connections (12).
If air has penetrated into the line system - e.g. when lines are being replaced - the lubricating system must be vented.
Start up grease pump (5) until grease emerges from connections (12).
Disconnect lines (7, Fig. 3-105:) from the distributors.
Switch off grease pump and reconnect lines (7).
Start up grease pump (5) until grease emerges from lines (7). Switch off grease pump (5) and reconnect lines (7) to the distributors. Disconnect all other lines one after the other from the distributors, start up grease pump (5) and wait until grease emerges from the respective connection. Repeat these procedures at all other distributors.
Unblocking a grease line Proceed as described under "Venting the line system". Fig. 3-105:
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Put the excavator back into operation only after the lubricating system works properly and after activating the unloaded working equipment for abt. 5 minutes. This is required to supply sufficient grease to the cylinder bearings.
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