Digga Tips - Servicing and Oil Change of your Digga Drive Unit
To ensure longevity and performance, it is crucial to service your Digga drive unit and change the oil in regular intervals as advised in the operator’s manual. While you might be wondering why, we have got all the answers for you. Why is gear oil important to ensure the longevity of my drive? Essentially, the oil in your drive unit is independent to your hydraulic system. Meaning that the oil from your machine does not lubricate your drive unit. As a result, your auger / anchor drive requires regular oil changes to remain in perfect working condition and to avoid damage to the gears. What happens if my auger / anchor drive is not serviced regularly? We have tested 3 drive units in our Hydraulic Cyclic Testing Unit where 10 years of wear and tear was simulated. Oil was changed in the drives at different intervals illustrating the wear caused by neglect. The images below illustrate the importance of regular servicing of your auger / anchor drive and what happens if failed to do so. GEA