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MAINTENANCE
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).
The oil level is correct if the gear oil reaches the lower edge
of the level opening (63) (OIL LEVEL).
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OIL LEVEL
5. Topping up oil
Complete with the missing oil quantity.
Note
• Too much oil can cause the cutter bar
to overheat during operation.
• Too little oil does not guarantee the
necessary lubrication.
Cutter bar oil level check
• The oil amount is to be topped up or changed annually
under normal operating conditions.
Caution
Cleaning and maintenance works shall be
performed only with the machine turned
off and the mowing units lowered.
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 352 ED: X2 = 300 mm
• The side where the oil refill screw is located remains
on the ground.
• Lift the other side of the mower bar about X1 and
support with a suitable prop.
2. Let mower bar stand in this position for some
15 minutes.
• This time is necessary to allow the oil to collect in
the lower area of the mower bar.
3. Remove oil fill screw (63).
Measure oil level through the opening (63).
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63
OIL LEVEL
Important!
In doing so the cutter bar must be in horizontal position.
- Take out oil filler plug (63) and top up oil "SAE 90" to
the level screw1).
