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1601-GB MAINTENANCE_3752
MAINTENANCE
GB
3. Remove oil fill screw (63).
Measure oil level through the opening (63).
4. Oil level check
Important information when measuring
the oil level:
You jack up the cutter bar depending on
the length.
The cutter bar width must be adjusted in
precise horizontal position. (see image).
4.1 Oil level check for NOVACAT 261 and NOVACAT
351
The oil level is correct if the gear oil reaches
the lower edge of the level opening (63).
TD17/99/10
OIL LEVEL
4.2. Oil level check for NOVACAT 301
The oil level is correct if x= 16 mm.
X is the oil level at the lower edge of the level opening
(63)
OIL LEVEL
x
169-16-06
x
Cutter bar oil level check
• Under normal operating conditions, oil is to be
replenished annually.
Caution
Cleaning and maintenance works shall be
performed only with the machine turned
off and the mowing units lowered.
• Carry out oil level check at operating
temperature.
• The oil is too viscous when cold. Too
much used oil would stick to the gear
teeth, thus giving a false reading.
.
1. Lift one side of the mower bar X3 and support
it.
X3 = X2 + X1
X1 = Distance from ground to vats upper edge.
X2 = Distance from vats upper edge left to vats upper
edge right.
X3
X2
X1
NOVACAT 261: X2 = 175 mm
NOVACAT 301: X2= 300 mm
NOVACAT 351: X2 = 300 mm
• The side where the oil refill screw is located remains
on the ground.
• Lift the mower bar on the other side (X1) and support
it with an appropriate prop.
2. Leave mower bar in this position for about 15
minutes.
• This time is necessary to allow the oil to collect in
the lower area of the mower bar.
