Kessler 61, 71 and 81 Axle Service Manual

A Kessler axle carries the load and delivers drive torque to the wheels on cranes and heavy vehicles. Inside the housing you have the drive assembly, planetary gear drive, hubs and the service and parking brakes. When one of those wears out or leaks, the person reaching for this manual is usually pulling the axle apart in the shop and wants the assembly sequence and the maintenance rules in front of them.

What this manual helps you do

• Follow the general instructions for correct assembly and disassembly before you open the axle.
• Rebuild the drive assembly and hub assembly in the right order.
• Replace worn parts in the planetary gear drive and put it back together properly.
• Check the service brake and parking brake assemblies during a rebuild.
• Set up your lubrication intervals and maintenance routine from the manual's instructions.

Who this is for

Independent repair shops, rental fleet mechanics and crane service technicians who are rebuilding Kessler axles out of warranty. It also suits plant maintenance staff who inherited a machine with no paperwork.

FAQ

Q: What do I receive and how is it organised?

A: You get the set: 2 PDF files, 322 pages in total, in English and German. Manual 1 is the main manual at 193 pages, and Manual 2 is 129 pages. Sections include important remarks, lubrication intervals and maintenance instructions, general instructions for assembly and disassembly, and assembly of the drive, hub, planetary gear drive, service brake and parking brake.

Q: Which axles does it fit?

A: It covers Kessler models 61, 71 and 81, and the same manual also covers 51 and 72. The title reads Kessler Axles Series 51 – 82 Service Manual.

Q: How does it fit the job I'm doing?

A: If you're rebuilding or servicing the axle, a service manual like this is where you'd expect to find the assembly steps and the maintenance guidance. You work from it at the bench, from the hubs through to the brakes.

You can put the whole set on the bench and work through a Kessler axle rebuild with it.

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Models covered by this manual

This service manual is also used for 2 further Axle models: 51, 72. Check the model and serial number on your data plate before ordering.

Table of Contents:

• Manual 1 (193 pages)
• Manual 2 (129 pages)
  • Important remarks
  • Lubrication intervals and maintenance instructions
  • General instructions for correct assembly and disassembly
  • Assembly drive assembly
  • Assembly hub assembly
  • Assembly panetary gear drive
  • Assembly service brake
  • Assembly parking brake

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