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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
REAR DISC MOWER
XT
❑
make sure that all guards are in place,
❑
protect all moving parts with grease in order to prevent their baking and creating any sources of
corrosion, which significantly influences mower's proper operation,
❑
check oil level in axis gears and cutterbar. If leaks are found remove them immediately and refill
the oil. If water in oil is found, immediately change the oil as it could cause corrosion of internal
mechanisms such as gear wheels, bearings, or shafts, and cause breakdowns.
8.
LUBRICATION
8.1.
Risks present when lubricating
❑
If risk of splashing is present, make sure to wear protective eyewear with side guards.
❑
When lubricating protect eyes and skin against contact with the substance. Therefore use adequate
protective wear with long sleeves and protective footwear. Also use protective gloves. In case of a
contact with skin, immediately wash the infected area with plenty of water with soap.
❑
Do not allow the product to contaminate water outlets, water courses and soils.
❑
In case of an unintentional release to the environment plug the leak, limit the spillage, and then
collect the oil with non-flammable absorbent material (e.g. sand).
❑
The product is flammable. In case of fire, use adequate fire-extinguishing means (e.g. foam, water
mist, extinguishing powders). Do not use water jets.
❑
Disposal of the used product must be made according to official regulations. Improper disposal of
the used oil poses danger to the environment.
8.2.
The cutterbar
The opening with a plug
A
is used to fill cutterbar oil
The correct oil level when the cutterbar is
levelled should reach from
.2
″
-.27
″
(
5-7mm) from the bottom
.
In order to drain oil from the cutterbar
dismount the cutterbar enclosure by releasing bolts
B
). The best time to drain the oil is
immediately after the operation, if still warm.
The necessary amount of oil is shown in the following
Tab. 8.
Amount of oil in the cutterbar
Mower type
Amount of oil [l]
Oil type
Frequency of oil changes
XT 390 - 3,90 m
7.0
80W90
After first 50 h of operation, then
after next 500 h
(or at least once a year)
Fig. 29.
Control and oil changing points of the cutterbar
B
A
a
