4.2.2 Maintenance scheduleScheduled and non-predictable maintenanceThe robot must be maintained regularly to ensure proper function. The maintenanceactivities and intervals are specified in the table below.Non-predictable situations also give rise to inspections of the robot. Any damagesmust be attended to immediately!Life of each componentThe inspection intervals do not specify the life of each component. Values for theseare specified in the section Expected component life on page 101Maintenance scheduleReferenceEvery 40,000 hours iEvery 20,000 hoursEvery 12,000 hours iEvery 8,000 hours iEvery 36 monthsEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 monthsAfter first 150 hoursRegularlyMaintenance activitiesMinor seepage of greasefrom the seals can occur,especially during the firstrunning hours. Wipe downaffected areas with a drycloth.xCleaning the sealsCleaning the IRB 6740 onpage 172xCleaning the robotInspecting the balancingdevice on page 104xInspecting the balancing deviceInspecting the damperson page 110xInspecting the dampersInspecting the informationlabels on page 112xInspecting the information labelsInspecting the axis-1mechanical stop onpage 115xInspecting the mechanical stopInspecting the motor sealon page 102xInspecting the motor sealInspect the oil level in theactual gearbox if there isa suspected leakage, afteran oil change or amaintenance or repairactivity where drainingand filling oil is required.Inspecting the oil level in gearboxesInspecting the cableharness on page 108x iiInspecting the robot harnessContinues on next pageProduct manual - IRB 6740 993HAC085701-001 Revision: A© Copyright 2023 ABB. All rights reserved.4 Maintenance4.2.2 Maintenance schedule